Tacos, especially ‘street tacos’, have long been touted as a cheap way to fill up your belly, or have a quick lunch for less money. But what are those tacos doing to your body? How healthy can they be for you, especially those from fast-food chains? Tacos can be healthy if healthy ingredients are used. […]
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It seems like many people love tacos, but no one quite knows how they came to be or what type of meat is used in fast-food tacos. More questions than answers exist about tacos, and it’s time to unravel the myths surrounding tacos. Several myths abound about tacos, including the idea that the only food
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Tacos are offered at many sit-down restaurants, as well as many fast-food joints. They can be healthy or unhealthy, simple or complex, but always flavorful. But is this favorite food, loved by millions, all it is cracked up to be? While tacos are on the menu of many restaurants, they do have some disadvantages. Tacos
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When people hear the word “tacos,” most think about Taco Bell as the origins of tacos in America. But tacos have a rich history that goes back much further than the first Taco Bell opening. Modern tacos did not exist in Aztec society, but they may have existed in Mexico’s silver mines when workers brought
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Many restaurants in America serve tacos of some sort, including higher-end “foodie” restaurants. Every given year, Americans eat about 5 billion tacos! With that being said, the American fascination with tacos goes back to the late 1800s when Mexican immigrants introduced them to the West. But what makes tacos so popular, and why are they a
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Beans are highly nutritious and can complement almost any other dish you make, and if you plan your meals, dry beans are an economical addition. But what if you forget to plan and need beans in a hurry? Are canned beans a legitimate option? There are significant differences between dry beans and canned beans, such
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Did you know that fava beans were considered poisonous or that chickpeas were once linked to getting warts? Beans have a very colorful history and can be fascinating to uncover past attitudes about what is considered to be healthy food today. Beans throughout history evolved and changed in how they were cultivated, and the cultural
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Mexican cuisine is built around beans, as they are in almost every dish served. So, why are beans so popular in Mexico? Beans are popular in Mexico because they have particular flavors and go well with many spices or flavorings. They were once used as currency in that region, and they store well in warm
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Eating beans can be beneficial; for instance, they are high in fiber and vitamins. However, there is a dark side to this popular food. If you’ve ever eaten beans and felt miserable afterward, you might be aware of the dark side. The disadvantages of eating beans include gastrointestinal distress, an unabsorbable form of iron, and
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Beans are one of those foods that people get confused about, regardless of how much information exists. If you’re confused about how to cook beans, what nutritional properties beans have, and if you should eat them, you’re not alone. Several myths about beans exist in people’s minds today, such as salted beans need longer cooking
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