The benefits of eating more beans
You know I think that the world would be a better place if everyone ate more beans. Not only are they pennies on the dollar compared to meat, they are such a great source of fiber, protein, iron and can help lower LDL cholesterol if eaten on a regular basis. Covered in a spicy pumpkin chili sauce, I’d say that’s easy as pie.
If there is one nutrition lesson I’d love to impart on everyone, it would be to eat more beans. Or, at the very least, swap out some animal protein in favor of more plant-based protein sources, like beans.
For every 20 g increase consumption of legumes (beans, soyfoods and lentils) consumed each day, there is a decrease risk of premature death by 8%! High legume intake is associated with long-lived food cultures such as the Japanese (soy, tofu, natto, miso), the Swedes (brown beans, peas), and the Mediterranean people (lentils, chickpeas, white beans).
Whatever your preferred legume of choice, I say– let’s all eat more of it! Thankfully, this yummy vegan pumpkin chili makes it easy to do so.