They've got fiber. They're cheap. They're … cool? Behind the 'renaissance' of beans
Beans are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as more Americans seek affordable and healthy food options. With the rise of social media and innovative bean-based products, consumers are increasingly embracing these legumes. Experts highlight beans' nutritional benefits and affordability, especially in the context of rising food prices.
- ▪Interest in beans is surging as they are seen as a cheap and healthy food option.
- ▪Social media platforms feature numerous bean-centric recipes and influencers promoting their use.
- ▪Beans are rich in fiber and provide a nutritious protein source, making them an ideal alternative to meat.
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They've got fiber. They're cheap. They're … cool? Behind the 'renaissance' of beans May 18, 20265:00 AM ET By Joe Hernandez Kaitlin Brito for NPR Grocery prices got you down? Learn how to cut your food bill with NPR's 4-part newsletter. Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more. A hill of beans isn't so trivial anymore. In fact, it sounds pretty good. Interest is surging in the tiny, bulbous legumes sometimes met with a shrug, as more Americans increasingly seek out cheap, healthy and inventive food. Bean-centric recipes are abundant on social media — yep, there are bean-fluencers on BeanTok. Consumers can now buy trendier bean-based products, and one heirloom-bean service is so popular that it has a waitlist of tens of thousands of people.
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