
Pretty Close to Perfect!
Is there such a thing as a "perfect" food or recipe? Probably not, but for something that comes close, look to rice and beans! This delicious comfort dish, a cultural staple of Latino and Caribbean cooking, is probably one of the healthiest things, overall, that you can eat. Why is that? Well, for starters, rice and beans together make what is called a "complete protein." This means that, together, they provide adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids. And what are