As a ?fishetarian? (which to me sounds a lot better than pescatarian) I?m always interested in highly nutritious foods that fit into my somewhat restricted diet. The featured food in this post gets a bum rap, in my opinion, by the general public. So imagine my surprise when I found the following glowing review of said food. Finally someone gave this food the credit that it was due and gave ample reasons why it deseves the title ?nature?s perfect food?.
Cynthia Sass, RD wrote this post for Prevention:
One cup of beans provides a whopping 13 g of fiberâ??which is half of what we need dailyâ??with no saturated fat. Beans are loaded with protein (about 15 g per cup) and dozens of key nutrients, including a few most women fall short onâ??calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Studies also tie beans to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and breast and colon cancers. And surprisingly, red, pinto, and kidney beans are the highest antioxidant food, beating out both blueberries and cranberries.
We?ve all heard the funny songs, but nutritionally speaking, beans are no joke. The latest Dietary Guidelines advise eating 3 cups every week, and the canned varieties do count! Keep bloating (and embarrassing gas) to a minimum by popping a Beano supplement before you eat or sipping peppermint tea after.
As a ?fishetarian? (which to me sounds a lot better than pescatarian) I?m always interested in highly nutritious foods that fit into my somewhat restricted diet. The featured food in this post gets a bum rap, in my opinion, by the general public. So imagine my surprise when I found the following glowing review of said food. Finally someone gave this food the credit that it was due and gave ample reasons why it deseves the title ?nature?s perfect food?.
Cynthia Sass, RD wrote this post for Prevention:
One cup of beans provides a whopping 13 g of fiberâ??which is half of what we need dailyâ??with no saturated fat. Beans are loaded with protein (about 15 g per cup) and dozens of key nutrients, including a few most women fall short onâ??calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Studies also tie beans to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and breast and colon cancers. And surprisingly, red, pinto, and kidney beans are the highest antioxidant food, beating out both blueberries and cranberries.
We?ve all heard the funny songs, but nutritionally speaking, beans are no joke. The latest Dietary Guidelines advise eating 3 cups every week, and the canned varieties do count! Keep bloating (and embarrassing gas) to a minimum by popping a Beano supplement before you eat or sipping peppermint tea after.Add as friend • Comment on Whiteboard • Send a message