LA Weight Loss - Beans?

I have an older version of the program so I'm not sure if the starches changed or not. (doing it on my own and at home, due to finances)

Are we allowed any beans? And if so, what are they considered? I'm thinking it would naturally be a starch.

I love black beans. They are such a wonderful source of fiber and protein.

Anyone have an idea?

Many, many thanks in advance!

Beans are under the vegetarian protein list-2 cups cooked=1 protein. Wouldn't eat them too often though-since they are pretty starchy . . . .Just see how your WL progresses . . .

Thanks!

Eryca - Morning star has a wonderful black bean burger. 2 patties is 1 protein and yummy! I love it on 1/2 tortilla with tomato and ff white cheese.

In my gold and blue books, 1 cup cooked beans = 1 veg protein. On purple plan, you get 2 cups.

Forgot that the proteins would be different on the different colors. Red plan=2 cups.

yum, Morning Star products! I have to say Ihaven't been disappointed by them yet, so I must try those. =)

Thanks, everyone!!

Juli & Joni, do you use canned beans? I like beans and would not mind having some for lunch as my protein but I can't see making them from scratch just for 1 c.

When I have beans-I use no fat refried beans for my taco salads . . .

The plan books clearly say to "avoid all canned vegetables; even low-sodium" but in all honesty, I do use the canned variety when I eat beans (which is really rare). I use canned kidney beans in my chili; I think that's the only beans I've had since starting the program.

Well-I'm sure as heck not gonna soak beans and cook them just for me. So-I have a little extra sodium. Big deal. Salt doesn't make you fat. The water goes away eventually . . .

But I don't eat them very often-couple times a month maybe.

Hmm-chili sounds good. Maybe I'll use my allotment of canned beans to make that this month . . .

"salt doesn't make you fat..."
Amen to that!

Thanks for your responses!
I had to call my center today anyway so I asked them too and she said canned was fine just rinse. She forgot the name brand up here that would be best maybe one of the girls will know when I go in on friday. But if I go to safeway before then I will just look on the can for the lowest sodium.

It's funny how different centers give different answers. My answer to the question of canned beans was absolutly no. They say to cook dried beans. Canned beans have too much sodium. I'm like most of you. I use canned beans with low sodium and rinse them. I am at my goal so It didn't hurt me too much.

Beans, beans.........they're good for your heart........ LOL!!!

Nicole - I should have known to expect a little "toilet humor" from you! :)

There is no law as to how many you have to cook at a time and you don't have to soak them if you don't want to. You can cook 1/2 c at a time or 1 c at a time. I put mine on at night and let them cook on med. low all night... You can also pressure cook them or cook them in a crockpot.
Another idea - put them in water to soak overnight. Then on the stove in the evening while you cook/eat dinner and watch tv...
We're southerners so pintos are a main thing around here - we haven't had any of them since we started LAWL! :(
Hugs,

Cassi.........you have me pegged......I truly think I have the brain of a 12 year old boy. (At least that is what my DH says). It is an inherited talent from my mother's side of the family. I am truly blessed!!!

Pearl-am I a bad person if i say that cooking beans STILL sounds like too much work? :D I mean-the cans! Open them up and heat and voila! I'm so lazy . . .