"It's more about the black beans with the rice in Cuba," said Dr. Sylvia Klinger, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Chicago. Cubans eat "moros y cristianos," or "Moors and Ch ...
Beyond the history lessons, rice and beans can be a healthy food, Klinger said. To start with, "beans are an excellent source of protein, copper, magnesium and fiber," she said. The amounts vary ...