Cooking Beans and Legumes: Soaking, Crock-Pot & Tips

Cooking pinto beans and lentils in a Crock-Pot makes for a nutritious, low-fat meal. From tenderizing dry beans with baking soda to managing soaking times, explore healthy ways to incorporate legumes into your weight-loss journey.

The Glycemic Index of Refried Beans

Published Jul,26 2011 | By Jan Annigan

When choosing which carbohydrates to eat, two factors to consider are a food’s glycemic index and glycemic load. These metrics assess how quickly and how strongly your blood sugar rises after eating a particular food.