The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Lentils give older adults a low-cost source of protein, fiber, iron, and folate that supports muscle maintenance, digestion, and blood health. They are gluten-free, easy to cook, and fit well in soups, salads, and stews.
Essential Concepts: Protein, fiber, iron, folate; supports muscle, digestion, blood health; gluten-free; easy to prepare.
Discover why beans are a budget-friendly protein powerhouse and a delicious way to eat less meat. Packed with fiber, essential nutrients, and versatile flavor, they make healthy meals, snacks, and meatless swaps simple.
Essential Concepts: Adzuki and mung beans both offer protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals; adzuki beans are especially noted for possible support for blood sugar, blood pressure, and digestion, while mung beans are high in fiber and linked to digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits. Evidence is promising, but more human research is needed.
Discover why fava beans have been cherished for thousands of years! From their impressive protein, fiber, iron, and heart-health benefits to delicious ways to prepare them, this versatile Mediterranean staple deserves a place in your kitchen.
Healthy protein does not have to be costly. Sardines, beans, split peas, lentils, ancient grains, seeds, nuts, and oats offer strong nutrition for less, with simple ways to cook them and store them well.
Essential Concepts
Budget-friendly protein: sardines, beans, lentils, peas, grains, seeds, nuts, oats
High in protein, fiber, and key nutrients
Easy to cook, store, and use in meals
