Nadia Mohd-Radzman is on a mission to get people eating more fava beans for their mental health.Nadia Mohd-Radzman Fava beans contain a chemical called levodopa that can be converted into dopamine. A ...

In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are the oldest variety; there's evidence of fava bean cultivation as long as 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. They stand out visually, too: ...

We have a long way to go before reaching anywhere near that target. “Most Britons consume 15g per day of dried beans or ...

The only place I could find fresh fava beans earlier this month was on a small, potted plant at the St. Joseph Day altar at St. Cletus Church in Gretna. I tried, folks. I checked in at farmers markets ...

It was a case of mistaken identity. I was at the freezer case and in a hurry. And instead of grabbing the shelled edamame I wanted, I got the fava beans. I didn't notice until I was home. Despite the ...

When it comes to high-protein foods, many people think of animal sources like beef, fish, or eggs—but they're not your only option. There are myriad plant-based foods that contain protein, making it ...

I usually think of lamb as a special occasion meal. However, after a week of eating a lot of chicken, I thought we were due a treat. While at the farmers market last week, I picked up some lamb loin ...

The first time I ever tasted a fava bean was after landing in Rome on my very first trip to Italy, back in May of 1991, and driving to Todi (in Umbria), where I was spending the whole glorious summer.

Fava beans contain a chemical called levodopa that can be converted into dopamine. A scientist is researching the bean to see if it can reduce depression symptoms. Nadia Mohd-Radzman shared her three ...

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