Why Should I Eat Beans?
Beans are a nutrient rich food full of beneficial vitamins and minerals. They are also an excellent source of protein and fiber.
Proteins are sometimes called the building blocks of life. Food sources of protein can come from animals (meat, milk, cheese, eggs) and plants (beans, seeds, nuts). Protein is important for a healthy immune system, wound healing, and improved strength.
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Research shows that fiber may help lower the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Fiber also helps you feel full longer and improves regularity.
So Many Options:
Snacks: bean dips, hummus, roasted chickpeas
Main Dishes: bean burgers, red beans and rice, chilli, bean burritos or quesadillas, black bean patties, bean spreads on a sandwich
Side Dishes: baked beans, bean salads, succotash
Try adding beans to your salads, soups, casseroles, or pasta dishes
Desserts: There are some recipes that use beans in the place of flour in baked goods like brownies and cookies
Dried Beans Verses Canned Beans
Canned beans tend to have high amounts of sodium. To reduce the sodium content simply pour the can of beans into a strainer and rinse thoroughly with water before preparing them or adding them to a recipe. This will not remove all of the sodium but it will help get rid of some.
To reduce your sodium intake even further, try to look for cans that are marked “No Salt added”, “Reduced Sodium”, or “Low sodium”. Always look at the food label to see how much sodium is in a serving.
Dried beans are a healthy and inexpensive option. To prepare dry beans:
Tips to Reduce Intestinal Gas
Sources:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-musical-fruit-what-you-should-know-about-beans-and-gas/
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