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How to Eat More Beans for Protein and Fiber, and 6 Everyday Meal Ideas

May 13, 2025 By Cindy Silver Leave a Comment

Bean salad

If you care about eating enough protein and fiber every day then beans might become your new best friend.   Beans are a nutrient rich food that can be overlooked as powerhouses of both protein and fiber. Nowadays, there's a lot of talk about how much protein is enough. At the same time, there's a lot of talk about how much fiber is enough. Well, both protein and fiber are essential and the 'how much do I need' is not a matter of one-size-fits-all. As individuals with unique nutritional needs, each of us has individual needs for every nutrient including protein and fiber. Circling back … [Read more...] about How to Eat More Beans for Protein and Fiber, and 6 Everyday Meal Ideas

Filed Under: Beans for protein and fiber, Fiber in foods, Heart healthy nutrition, Mediterranean Nutrition, Plant Based Nutrition, Protein, Recipe Tips, Simple, Healthy, Tasty

Lentils are a Tasty Plant Protein

January 14, 2025 By Cindy Silver

Lentils and pulses

Do you cook and eat plant proteins? Lentils are a great choice, and versatile, too. . Lentils are new to some people so it’s time to take away the mystery of this delicious food. Lentils are a meatless alternative to meat, poultry, egg, or dairy protein. They are in the category of pulses which are plant foods that include dry beans, dry peas, and chickpeas. Pulses are grown and harvested for their edible, dry seeds and each 1/2 cup of cooked pulse gives us 8-9 grams protein and 8-9 grams fiber. They truly fit a modern lifestyle because they are inexpensive, quick and easy to prepare, and … [Read more...] about Lentils are a Tasty Plant Protein

Filed Under: All About Lentils and Quick Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Plant Based Nutrition, Protein, Quick & Easy Dinner Tips, Simple, Healthy, Tasty

Plant Proteins and 3 Easy Mediterranean Meals

September 17, 2024 By Cindy Silver

different pulses

Plant proteins are all the buzz - and they are a perfect start to designing quick, easy, and affordable Mediterranean meals. As a registered dietitian, my job is to assist, encourage, and teach clients all about food and nutrition in a customized-individualized way. I ask questions to learn about a new client's current nutrition, meals, and snack habits, and I find out about their medical and lifestyle issues that can be impacted by nutrition in a positive way. One of the questions my clients ask most often these days is about plant proteins. When they ask, I explain how handy plant proteins … [Read more...] about Plant Proteins and 3 Easy Mediterranean Meals

Filed Under: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mediterranean Nutrition, Plant Based Nutrition, Protein, Simple, Healthy, Tasty

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