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Become a bean counter.

A healthy idea to think about:

The humble bean is actually a nutritional superstar. Black beans, red beans, garbanzo beans — any variety apart from jelly beans — are low in fat and loaded with protein and heart-healthy fiber. Toss them into chili, tacos, salads or soup at the rate of three to four servings a week.

 

 

Published Jan 11 2007, 09:55 AM by Anonymous

Comments

 

dalpra said:

My wife makes a great spinach, tomato and bean soup.  I have had three days for lunch this week.
January 11, 2007 12:20 PM
 

DeniseW said:

Not my thing.
Good luck to those who can handle it!
January 11, 2007 3:25 PM
 

Dugie said:

I've been trying to add more beans to my diet. I like the black beans on top of a lettuce salad.
January 11, 2007 7:02 PM
 

AA03303 said:

I love black beans, black eyed peas and pinto beans. Yes, they are an excellent source of fiber and protein! Try them with a smoked turkey leg or wing!!:)
January 13, 2007 10:22 AM
 

klhester said:

I forgot about bean soup.  Great idea!
January 13, 2007 4:05 PM
 

Golfman said:

We eat a lot of beans at our house too and really like them.  We also put them on salads or add canned beans to soups.
January 14, 2007 6:23 PM
 

Irish1 said:

I like to cut up broccoli and add tomatoes, kidney beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.  Add a light or regular Italian dressing, and you have a really good broccoli salad.  You get the benefit of the beans, but they are not overpowering.
January 17, 2007 4:24 PM
 

sandy01 said:

I eat beans on every salad I ever make!!  I forgot about the bean soup!  I used to make it all the time!  This cold weather is perfect for it!
January 18, 2007 9:16 PM

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