Tag: Beans vs nuts

According to a 2023 study published in *BMC Medicine*, replacing processed meats with legumes and nuts can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 23 to 36%. The debate over whether beans or nuts are the healthier choice, however, is more nuanced than it appears and depends heavily on your specific nutritional needs and dietary goals.

According to botanists, a nut is a dry fruit with a single seed and a hard, woody shell, while a legume is the fruit of a plant in the Fabaceae family that grows in a pod. This simple botanical classification provides a clear answer to the common question: are pinto beans a nut? The short answer is no; they are a type of legume.