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Media Contact Information

The Bean Education & Awareness Network (B.E.A.N.) is the leading media resource for information about the nutrition, good taste and versatility of beans. For more information, photos, recipes or press materials from recent programs, contact:

Randy Duckworth
Executive Director
U. S. Dry Bean Council
70 East Robbins Road, P.O. Box 550
Grapeview, WA 98546
Tel: 360-277-0112
Fax: 360-233-0612
randy@usdrybeans.com

Press Releases

January 31, 2005
BEANS MAY REDUCE RISK OF HEART DISEASE, CERTAIN CANCERS

New Dietary Guidance Message Educates Consumers on Health Benefits

June 28, 2004
DRY BEANS ARE SMART FUEL FOR LOW-CARB DIETER

August 25, 2003
BEANS HELP FIGHT OBESITY: SCIENTIFIC REVIEW LINKS INCREASED BEAN CONSUMPTION WITH WEIGHT REDUCTION

August 25, 2003
BEANS REDUCE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Recent Scientific Review
Affirms Heart

Health Benefits Associated With Dry Bean Consumption

 

Dietary Guidance Message Background
November 5, 2004
Dietary Guidance Message Letter of Intent to FDA

 

Downloadable Bean Photos
For publication and reprinting please attribute photos to:
U. S. Dry Bean Council
, www.americanbean.org

General Bean Photos

        
 
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Recipe Photos

Bistro Chicken and Bean Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

Kitchen Garden Bean Soup

Mango and Black Bean Salad with Grilled Tuna
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