Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Let's Go Beans!!!

Here are some healthy statistics on some of the most common types of legumes that are easy to cook and prepare:
Lentils: .25cup dry:  150 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 27g carbs, 7g fibre, 2g sugar, 11g protein, 15mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol
Black Beans: .50 cup dry:  110 calories, 1g fat, 0g sat fat, 18g carbs, 6g fibre, 0g sugar, 7g protein, 15mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol
Dried Garbanzo Beans:  .25cup dry:  140 calories, 5g fat, 0g sat fat, 23g carbs, 7g fibre, 0g sugar, 8g protein, 10mg sodium0mg cholesterol.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Beans are good for you.  A great source of protein and other wonderful vitamins and minerals, these legumes are action-packed with fiber, can help reduce your blood sugar levels and may help prevent cancer.  So let's go beans tonight!

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