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beans, originally uploaded by foodietots.
Beans are truly a superfood, promising to lower cholesterol, balance blood sugars and fight cancer. Not to mention the protein, fiber and folic acid boost they provide. Organic, low-sodium canned beans are readily available that make it easy to incorporate beans into your family’s diet. The main downside to using canned over dried is the added sodium, so be sure to rinse your beans thoroughly to remove some of the excess salt – this also reportedly helps remove the gas-causing element. Adding garlic or ginger to your beans is also supposed to aid digestion. I’m still struggling to overcome a childhood aversion to black beans, so for this series of experiments I started with the milder cannellini and garbanzo beans. If anyone has a favorite black bean recipe to share, please pass it on!
For more on using canned beans, including additional recipes, check out this Green Guide article.
