Nation’s dietary guidelines should encourage beans as protein source, advisory committee says
1 week, 4 days ago

Nation’s dietary guidelines should encourage beans as protein source, advisory committee says

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There is “compelling” evidence that diets with higher levels of beans, peas, and lentils are associated with beneficial health outcomes, the Department of Agriculture advisory committee noted. “The Committee also recommends that the Beans, Peas, and Lentils Subgroup move from the Vegetables Food Group to the Protein Foods Group to align with evidence to encourage greater consumption of plant-based Protein Foods,” it said. “The Committee proposes reorganizing the order of the Protein Foods Subgroups to list Beans, Peas, and Lentils first, followed by Nuts, Seeds, and Soy Products, then Seafood, and finally Meats, Poultry, and Eggs. A recommendation for new dietary guidelines would put beans, peas, and lentils ahead of meats ) So, how many beans does a person need to eat to get enough protein?

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Beans and lentils rise to stardom in newly released dietary advisory report
1 week, 4 days ago

Beans and lentils rise to stardom in newly released dietary advisory report

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “What we’re recommending is that the protein section of MyPlate, the government’s food guide on how to eat a healthy diet, start with beans, peas and lentils,” said committee member Dr. Christopher Gardner, a research professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center in California who directs its …

More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
1 week, 5 days ago

More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines

Associated Press  

Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. “This looks like every other set of dietary guidelines since 1980: eat your veggies and reduce consumption of foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat,” Nestle said in an …

Sorry, kale. Beans are the new nutrition obsession.
1 month ago

Sorry, kale. Beans are the new nutrition obsession.

Live Mint  

That can of beans in the back of your pantry is becoming the new hero of the American diet. High in iron, potassium and folate, beans are “a nutrient powerhouse," says Amy Bragagnini, a registered dietitian in Grand Rapids, Mich., and a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Bean benefits Much of the new enthusiasm for beans comes …

The Best Type Of Protein To Eat, Depending On Your Health Goals
5 months ago

The Best Type Of Protein To Eat, Depending On Your Health Goals

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Lately, chicken isn’t chicken anymore, and fish isn’t fish. Nuts also contain vitamins and minerals beneficial to diabetes management, like magnesium and antioxidants, that have anti-inflammatory properties.” — Toby Smithson, a registered dietitian nutritionist and the senior manager of nutrition and wellness at the American Diabetes Association Cris Cantón via Getty Images Lentils are recommended for their …

Easily Available Vegan Food Items Rich In Proteins
2 years, 5 months ago

Easily Available Vegan Food Items Rich In Proteins

News 18  

Vegan – a term that is quite popular these days – was coined back in 1944 by Donald Watson, who was an advocate for animals’ rights. Here is a curated list for you to add to your diet : The easily available food ingredient available in almost every Indian household is lentils. Lentils are a great source of proteins, fiber, …

Protein day: Here are 7 ways you can add protein to your diet
2 years, 9 months ago

Protein day: Here are 7 ways you can add protein to your diet

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Protein is a macronutrient which can be easily touted as the hero of a healthy diet plan National Protein Day is celebrated on February 27, every year to highlight the significance of protein intake on a daily basis. As India gears up to celebrate its third year of National Protein Day, how about becoming a part of this initiative by …

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