Sprout Nutrition: Health Benefits of Alfalfa & Bean Sprouts

Sprouts from alfalfa, beans, and lentils are nutrient-dense powerhouses. Learn the best way to store alfalfa sprouts for freshness and find out the nutritional differences between raw and cooked bean sprouts for your diet.

Great Northern Beans Nutrition

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lindsay Tadlock

Great northern beans are usually grown in the midwestern United States. They are a cream-colored bean similar in shape to the lima bean. They are bland in taste but absorb flavor well. Like most beans, you will need to sort through the beans and soak them before cooking.