Beans: powerful plant protein

“I was determined to know beans.”— Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-Field How about you? How well do you know beans? Beans (Download PDF) Creamy cannellinis, meaty garbanzos, sweet adzuki, tender pintos, and so many more—beans are one of the most powerful, nutrient-dense plant foods around. Consider this: Beans are packed with tons of fiber, as…

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The 100-Mile Diet

In the North American industrial food system, the average distance from food source to plate is 1,500 miles. The 100 Mile Diet refers to the purchasing, consumption, or production of food all within a 100-mile radius from an individual’s residence. The phrase was coined in 2005 by James MacKinnon and Alisa Smith, two Canadians who…

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Mighty Miso Soup

I first came across this amazing recipe when I lived in Japan.  There are so many things you can do with soybeans but this has got to be one of the best!  Miso soup is great for the cold winter months, but if you’re like me, you’ll eat it all year round.  Enjoy! This Recipe…

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