There are many more different types of beans to eat than Heinz Baked Beans, even if the latter may be one of the best known types. The term "bean" is used to describe the seed of a wide variety of plants, some of which are eaten by people, some by animals and some by both. Some beans are not described as such, such as the peanut.
Beans are generally a quite nutritious food - and a useful part of any vegetarian diet, with soybeans being a favourite - which contain soluble fibre and protein. Not every bean can be eaten as-is - some, such as red kidney beans, contain harmful toxins which must be destroyed by cooking before the bean can be eaten.
Beans can be eaten both hot and cold; they are a good addition to salad dishes.
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