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Lean, Mean Beans

The average American diet typically contains a high amount of protein, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Proteins play an important part in our daily life and in the function of our bodies. Proteins are responsible for muscle growth and maintenance, they act as enzymes in important chemical reactions, and they play the part of messenger when they’re turned into hormones. While the quantity of protein we consume is important, it is just as important to look at the quality of those proteins. The United States Department… Read More →