Big Beautiful Bean Expo 2006!

March is National Nutrition month

Highlights from the Big Beautiful Bean Expo!

Try Out Some Wonderful Bean Recipes!

Once again Employee Wellness with Registered Dietitians and Nutrition Services are pulling out all the stops to teach you new and healthy ways to perk up your palate and cheer up your cuisine. If the Great Grains Expo amazed you last year... Wait 'til you see the Big Beautiful Bean Expo this year!

Beans! Beans Beans! 21 varieties were displayed at the Big Beautiful Bean Expo.

They are high in protein and fiber, some are high in iron, magnesium, folate and tryptophen. They are low in fat and can help keep your cholesterol level healthy. The variety of colors and flavors can add zest and interest to your diet.

And they are cheap!

Participants tasted black turtle, kidney, garbanzo, chili, navy, pinto, soy , French lentils, red dhal, and mung bean sprouts, Participants received samples of French lentil beans to sprout for salads and sandwiches and a cookbook of recipes for the featured beans.

Mark your calendar for next years national nutrition month when the Great Greens Expo will be held.

Beautiful Beans on display: Adzuki, Anasazi, Appaloosa, Fava, White Aztec, Black turtle, Great Northern White, Cannellini Navy, Chili, Christmas Lima, Pinto, Kidney, Cranberry, French Lentils, Painted Pony Red dahl, Spanish Tolosna, Tiger Eye, Soy, Chana Dahl, Garbanzo

"Soybeans are a nearly complete protein - a great meat substitute"
Gail Prosser (Registered Dietitian)

Bean Facts

• Beans are a healthy source of fiber, vitamins, protein and low in fat.
• Come and taste several varieties, learn new ways to incorporate them in your diet.
• See ways besides soup to serve them or purchase them ready made, pick up a sample to sprout.

"We have over 20 types of beans on display--adzuki, anasazi, black turtle, lentil, red dahl, cannellini, chana dhal, mung, cranberry, kidney, coffee, navy, lima, french lentil, soy, garbanzo, pinto, chili, great white northern, and fava"
(Samantha Reslock, Employee Wellness Project Manager)

The Big Beautiful Bean Expo 2006 was held on:
Thursday March 30th
9 AM-3 PM
MOB-East Lobby [Map]

The Hill of Beans was on display!

"Over 400 people tested their Bean IQ at the Big Beautiful Bean Expo.
People were amazed at the variety of beans available"
Lisa Watson (Health Educator)

"Try cooking up some French Green Lentils tonight. They require no pre-soaking, hold their shape well as a side dish, and are an excellent source of protein and soluble fiber. They are excellent for people with diabetes."
Chris Fifer (Outpatient Dietitian)

"Kidney beans are my favorite bean to toss with a green salad for a great source of soluble fiber"
Cary Greaves (Dietetic Intern)