The global coffee market is estimated to be worth USD 60 billion per year, with the average person globally consuming 3 cups of coffee per day. It’s no surprise that the industry is ever-booming! With such large numbers, it can be hard for small-scale entrepreneurs to find ways to get a slice of ...

Mung beans, also known as Vigna radiata and commonly known simply as mung, or green gram, is a small green legume, the smallest member of the bean family. It resembles a tiny whole bean surrounded by a green husk. Mung beans can be eaten raw, partially, or fully cooked. They may be fermented, dried ...

Protein is an essential nutrient for bone density, muscle, and skin health, it is a crucial component in every diet. If you're following a plant-based diet, then beans and legumes are an excellent choice for you to get your protein in. There are a lot of beans and legumes out there, but which ones ...

In the cold depths of winter, I enjoy nothing more than curling up on the sofa with a lovely cup of tea and watching Ant and Dec laugh and squirm at all the ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’ contestants. The celebrities are put through their paces from bizarre mind-challenging tasks such as ...

Beans or the legume family comprise of beans, peas and lentils, which are considered to be some of the most versatile and nutritious foods available. They are typically low in fat, and high in minerals like potassium, iron and magnesium. They are also a rich source of fibre and help to increase ...

The Pinto bean is the most common bean used in the United States as well as commonly used in Mexico. You’ll often find them being used in Burritos among other beans like black beans and red kidney beans. What is it about these little beans that are so good for you? well read on for our Top 5 Health ...

Haricot (aka in the US, 'navy') beans are probably more commonly known in their role as baked beans. How often do we take beans on toast for a quick warm lunch on a cold day for granted? When you strip away the sauce that your baked beans come in, you’re left with a creamy white bean with an ...

I have to be honest, I had no idea what adzuki (aka English red mung) beans were up until last year... On a typical weekday afternoon, I was strolling through the grocery store alleys, picking up all the necessary products before going to work. I quickly grabbed a familiar can of red kidney beans. ...

True to their name, these popular kidney-shaped beans come in both dried and canned forms. Well known for being a key ingredient in chilli con carne, kidney beans are especially good in simmered dishes, absorbing the flavours of seasonings and the other foods with which they are cooked. One cup of ...

Also known as 'broad beans' or 'horse beans', fava beans, like most all other legumes, provide you with a number of health advantages. They are loaded with vitamins: K, C, and nutrients zinc, copper, iron, magnesium and more. Read on for these Top 5 Health Benefits of Fava Beans! 1. Help keep ...