Not only are beans a healthy food, they are also good for the soil.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

Greece and Italy. "Italian food is extremely healthy from lentils and garbanzo beans to balsamic vinegars, small portions of homemade pastas."

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

The diet eliminates all grains, including whole grains, which are a good source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and heart healthy fiber, and foods such as beans, peanuts and sweet potatoes, all of which have numerous health-promoting qualities.

CNN: Is the Paleo diet healthy?

Beans are one of the healthiest starch options, as they are very good sources of fiber, contain healthy plant-based protein and are packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants.

CNN: Which starches are beneficial? Which should I avoid?