beans

The other day I was look through the Eat Right 4 Your Type book that Lauren gave me, which details the blood type diets that I've been talking about.  As I've said, it's been working. And while weight loss is not the primary objective of the diet, as the author says, for Type A's, it's a natural consequence of being on this diet.  I'd like to really become a master of my diet, but with my other priorities, it's certainly difficult to make it perfect. That said, I think I can make the effort to make a major part of my diet beans. Beans are supposed to be good for me, and it really is the main source of protein for type A's, which are considered to have developed a digestive system akin to "agrarians."

With that context, I present to you the various types of beans, provided by mayoclinic.com.

Type of legume		Common uses
	Adzuki beans Also known as field peas or red oriental beans	Soups, sweet bean paste, and Japanese and Chinese dishes
	Anasazi beans Also known as Jacob's cattle beans	Soups and Southwestern dishes; can be used in recipes that call for pinto beans
	Black beans Also known as turtle beans	Soups, stews, rice dishes and Latin American cuisines
	Black-eyed peas Also known as cowpeas	Salads, casseroles, fritters and Southern dishes
	Chickpeas Also known as garbanzo or ceci beans	Casseroles, hummus, minestrone soup, and Spanish and Indian dishes
	Edamame Also known as green soybeans	Snacks, salads, casseroles and rice dishes
	Fava beans Also known as broad or horse beans	Stews and side dishes
	Lentils	Soups, stews, salads, side dishes and Indian dishes
	Lima beans Also known as butter or Madagascar beans	Succotash, casseroles, soups and salads
	Red kidney beans	Stews, salads, chili and rice dishes
	Soy nuts Also known as roasted soybeans or soya beans	Snacks or garnish for sa