Cooking & Baking Tips: Healthy Fats, Grain Prep & Substitutes

Mastering the kitchen involves understanding healthy fat profiles, variety-specific grain preparation, and safe food handling techniques.

Lima beans in a glass jar

Health Benefits of Lima & Butter Beans

Whether pureed in a hot soup, or tossed in a cold salad, lima beans, also known as butter beans, add a richly textured complement to many dishes. Cooked and canned or dried and bagged, these large, creamy legumes are readily available in most supermarkets.

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Rice in bowl

What Vitamins Does Rice Have?

Rice comes in three grain sizes -- long, medium and short. It is most commonly consumed in its refined white form, which is sold after the outer husk and layer of bran have been removed. Brown rice is similarly relieved of its outer husk, but the bran is left intact, giving it a brown color and chewy texture.

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