Today is NATIONAL BEAN DAY – January 6 Green, red, dark red, kidney, lima, soy and etc. are just a few of the different kinds of beans that are recognized and celebrated on National Bean Day which is every year on January 6. This day celebrates the bean vegetable in all sizes, shapes and colors. Beans (legumes) are one of the longest cultivated plants dating back to the early seventh millennium BC. Today, just as throughout the Old and New World history, beans are an important source of protein. A very healthy choice for any meal or snack, they are also an excellent source of fiber, are low in fat and are high in complex carbohydrates, folate and iron. Significant amounts of fiber and soluble fiber are found in beans as one cup of cooked beans provide between 9 and 13 grams of fiber. Soluble fiber can help in lowering blood cholesterol. There are approximately 40,000 bean varieties in the world. Only a fraction of these varieties are mass-produced for regular consumption. To celebrate National Bean Day, try one of the following “tried and true” recipes, and enjoy: allrecipes/recipe/garbanzo-bean-chocolate-cake-gluten-free/ tastefullysimple/tryourrecipes/recipes.aspx?rid=4848&src=s tasteofhome/recipes/bean-cabbage-soup tasteofhome/recipes/hearty-bean-stew HAPPY NATIONAL BEAN DAY! Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Bean Day, an “unofficial” national holiday. Today is also National Shortbread Day!!!
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:10:03 +0000