Recipes Using Red Kidney Beans

Red kidney beans come in three basic forms… fresh, dried and canned. In the supermarket you are unlikely to be able to find fresh beans but should not have problem in finding dried and canned beans. Caution… raw kidney beans contain large amounts of phytohemagglutinin, a toxic protein that can…

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How Excess Weight Affects Your Health

Excess pounds do more than increase your weight-they increase your risk of major health problems. People who are overweight or obese are more likely to have HEART DISEASE, STROKES, DIABETES, CANCER, and DEPRESSION. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you and…

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