Dry edible beans are being described as a perfect food. Consultant Chelsea Didinger, who founded the ‘A Legume A Day’ educational platform, cites the availability of protein. “Animal proteins are excellent sources of protein but it’s great when you can also have fiber included and beans are one of the best natural sources of fiber,” said Didinger. “That can help keep you nice and satiated, nice and full and help with just a lot of different aspects of health.” As a plant-based food, dry beans are seen as a trendy food option. “Another trend that is predicted for this year is sustainability, specifically on water conservation and beans have a low water footprint so they just fit a lot of the trends that consumers are looking for.” Didinger is a contractor for the Northarvest Bean Growers Association and was part of Friday’s Bean Day.
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