Jack Miller

Kidney beans do have a lot of protein.   In fact, they’re one of the most protein-packed legumes you can add to your meals.   A single cup of cooked kidney beans gives you around 15 grams of protein, which is pretty impressive for a plant-based food.   If you’ve been wondering whether kidney beans … Read more

Kidney beans have a lot of fiber, and that’s one of the main reasons they’re such a beloved staple in kitchens around the world.   In fact, a single cup of cooked kidney beans packs roughly 13 to 16 grams of fiber, which is a huge chunk of what most adults need daily.   If … Read more

Yes, kidney beans do have a lot of carbs.   In fact, they’re one of the more carb-dense legumes you can add to your plate.   A single cup of cooked kidney beans packs around 40 grams of carbohydrates, which is a hefty amount for such a small serving.   But here’s the thing: not … Read more

Yes, horses can eat beans, but only certain types and only in limited amounts.   Beans aren’t toxic to horses the way some plants are, so a small handful of cooked or dried beans won’t usually cause harm in a healthy adult horse.   That said, beans aren’t a natural part of a horse’s diet, … Read more

Kentucky Wonder beans do have strings, especially when they’re harvested a little later in the season.   If you’ve ever snapped a pod and felt that tough, fibrous thread running down the seam, you know exactly what I’m talking about.   But here’s the good news: those strings are easy to deal with, and younger … Read more