Question about beans - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

sb4life · 05-20-2004, 12:57 PM

Okay, I loaned out my big book and I can't find my little one.

I am wanting to add variety to my veggies. Basically, usually the ones I eat are cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus & green beans.

What can you tell me about the other beans: northern, black, pinto, etc?

From what I gather, they are good for you to eat, but I don't know in what amounts. Do I go by the nutritional guidelines on the can? Or, can you have as much as you want?

When I eat broccoli, etc. I eat whatever fills me up. I eat raw cauliflower as a snack without measuring.

Thanks!

Christian · 05-20-2004, 01:39 PM

Look on the frequently asked questions under the phase one food list...it has all that info

sb4life · 05-20-2004, 01:48 PM

I did look there. I just saw a list of foods - not amounts...unless I am looking in the wrong place.

Christian · 05-20-2004, 01:55 PM

Sorry

I believe it is a half cup...I didnt notice that that wasnt on there.
Anyone know for sure????

sb4life · 05-20-2004, 02:09 PM

I know that is the recommended serving size (on the can). That doesn't seem like much to me.

You know, there is a change to the diet that you should eat 4½ c veggies each day. I have been eating that by consuming the forementioned veggies.

Are legumes different than the other veggies? Am I consuming too much broccoli, cauliflower, etc.?

(Waiting to eat my veggies until I know for sure)

BTW, John 3:16 is my favorite verse!

Christian · 05-20-2004, 03:19 PM

Mine too

I think the veggies are ok...unlimited I think, anyway I eat all I want and am still losing so I cant see where it would hurt. How long have you been on SBD??? This is just my 5th full day

Christian · 05-20-2004, 03:21 PM

Sorry it took me so long to get back with you...was dying my hair

sb4life · 05-20-2004, 03:34 PM

I've been on SBD since Jan. I have lost 35 lbs on SBD, 125 lbs total.

HW - 270
CW - 145
GW - 130

What color is your hair now?

lmarah · 05-20-2004, 05:16 PM

Okay, I'm not ignoring the question... I too am waiting for the answer. I don't incorporate beans because I don't know how much to have or what they may taste good with.

Christian · 05-20-2004, 05:42 PM

I am a blonde now

They have a chili recipe somewhere on here, but I am sure it is 1/2 of beans just dont know how much we are allowed a day....if anyone knows please help!!!

Imarah- Looks like you are doing AWSOME on the SBD as well

And

sb4life on your losses

jenne1017 · 05-21-2004, 09:38 AM

I believe it is half a cup ladies. I go by what a serving size is on the can of beans [too much trouble to cook them from scratch -- AND it takes too long]. Usually it's 3 servings. But a 1/2 cup should be a good estimate.

I put beans everywhere I can -- in salads [my own version of a taco salad], as a side on their own...

YUM

Ruthxxx · 05-21-2004, 12:10 PM

It is a half cup for a serving nut I usually have more than one serving a day.

beachgal · 05-21-2004, 12:32 PM

I just checked Good Fats, Good Carbs, and all beans are okay. 1/2 cup is a serving. It says, "We recommend liberal portions of these healthy foods" under the Bean category heading. The only things to avoid are ones made with lard (like some kinds of refried beans) or sugar (like baked beans).

I am hoping to try a greens and beans Italian dish some day this week. I love garbanzos and kidney beans in my salads. Yum!