October 2009

This month’s handout celebrates beans, a fantastic nutrition bargain. They provide protein, iron, fiber and many other important nutrients for just pennies per serving. While cooking the dried beans does take some time, it needs little attention. A pot of beans can be left to simmer slowly on a back burner while you go about other activities. Canned beans cost a bit more than the dried but are still a great bargain. Rinse them before use to reduce sodium content.