Author Topic: How to Eat Beans Every Night (Read 3469 times)

Nadir · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2012, 08:49:35 PM »

Meant to add this: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/natural-foods/natural-weight-loss-food-potatoes-ga.htm

Nadir · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2012, 09:03:31 PM »

Quote from: Loriann

I just found out I am anemic but I hate meat, so I have been adding more beans to the diet. I make pasta fagioli and bean burritos, but appreciate some more ideas.

Loriann, just reread you post and i think you mean ideas for recipes that will help with your problem of anaemia, is that right?

Depending on the cause of the anaemia of course, but you need foods rich in iron. Reduce tea and coffee intake as they make it harder for your body to absorb iron, and increase vitamin C intake as it may help iron absorption.

I'll give some thought to the iron-rich bit, but I am sure others around here have got a few clues.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:15:50 PM »

Quote from: Loriann

The gas budget has certainly eaten into the food budget. I just found out I am anemic but I hate meat, so I have been adding more beans to the diet. I make pasta fagioli and bean burritos, but appreciate some more ideas.

Spinach with bleu cheese dressing and some raisins.

MaterDominici · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:17:59 PM »

This is courtesy of WIC. It has suggestions for foods with iron as well as foods with Vit C.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:20:52 PM »

Quote from: Nadir

Are potatoes fattening? I don't believe so. I know they are a full of nutrients, including B and C Vitamins.

Another good thing about beans is that they store well.

They are really good, and excellent for nerves, but they are fattening for me. Maybe if I ate only the skins and said no to butter.. very good for growing kids, though.