The humble bean, small, unglamorous, packed with protein, has been a source of inspiration for those seeking to remake the food system, fight climate change, and add some better flavors into American homes. This perspective has been recurrent in articles dating back decades, highlighting that despite their nutritional benefits, beans still lack the respect and widespread adoration they deserve.
Richard Rhodes’s 1975 article, 'A Bean to Feed the World?', laments how America glorifies grains over beans, even as soybeans stand as the No. 1 cash crop. He proposed that Americans shift their focus to eating soybeans directly as a protein source, rather than feeding them to livestock. This idea remains relevant as soybeans are still largely used for animal feed, missing the opportunity for human consumption.
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