Beans with out rice? Felony or misdemeanor?
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I saw in comments on a separate thread somewhere someone mentioned after reading someone's food diary that the person had beans with no rice. I have heard before that they should be consumed together but why? I know, it's probably something simple and I *should* already know. But I don't know and I fail to understand why it's really that bad to have beans with no rice. Further, does corn bread or some other grain count as an acceptable sub for rice in a bean eating situation? Say a corn tortilla, or cornbread, oats or what ever? Also is there some bean to grain ratio that is best to use? I figure the way I love beans I may want to check into this. Thanks!
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I won't lie. There is not usually anything balanced about the way I eat. I mean, I try but sometimes I just eat whatever I want. Like several servings of a leafy green and a pile of Brussels's sprouts. Or if I make beans I have to make a small amount because I will eat them until they are gone. I lack discipline and self control. I like to think I can do better about it someday. Thanks for the link!0
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Beans combined with rice make a "complete protein"- one that has 9 essential amino acids. Corn can be used as a substitute. Don't overthink/stress it- you don't have to eat them together to gain the benefit if you're eating them at various meals in the day.2
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Yeah, not needed. Google "complete protein myth".1
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Okay thanks all! I am glad to be hearing exactly what I hoped for. I will search the Complete protein myth" as suggested!0
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You're going to make complete amino chains throughout the day with various foods. It's not bad to not have beans in combination with rice...but beans and rice is pretty good.2
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cwolfman13 wrote: »You're going to make complete amino chains throughout the day with various foods. It's not bad to not have beans in combination with rice...but beans and rice is pretty good.
Yeah it is! I love both! I try to stay off the rice when I'm feeling "bingy" because I will eat it in quantity.1 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »You're going to make complete amino chains throughout the day with various foods. It's not bad to not have beans in combination with rice...but beans and rice is pretty good.
But better if you top it with some grated cheese and a couple of poached or "Pam-fried" eggs. That is what I call a nice and balanced combination.
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I eat beans, corn, tomatoes and lentils (or split peas) for breakfast. Lots of fiber and protein. Tastes good too if properly spiced.4
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eat some dead animals and don't worry about it.5
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I rarely eat rice, just don't care about it that much so it's not worth the calories to me. I eat beans and lentils a lot without it. I also am not a vegetarian, but like others said if you eat a variety of plant-based sources throughout the day you don't need to eat them together (and rice certainly is not the only grain).1
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As far as I know, Asians have been eating rice largely w/o beans for eons w/o any significant nutritional or dietary concerns.
The only thing you need to worry about is how rice fits w/in your diet in terms of your nutritional needs and dietary limitations, given your specific weight/health goals.1 -
Plain rice (and tea) are associated with tummy upsets in our family: when recovering from one, we were usually treated to small amounts of plain white rice, hot Lipton tea, and rest on the couch. To me, beans are a tasty but rather aggressive food. So, to my mind, the plain gentility of rice pairs nicely with the more assertive beans. I've read about the complete protein theory, and also its debunking. I have nothing to add on that score, but to me, for other reasons, rice and beans make perfect sense.1
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I have never heard of this before
Are we talking black eyed beans0 -
Therealobi1 wrote: »I have never heard of this before
Are we talking black eyed beans
Just any beans.0 -
no idea, but where I'm from beans + rice together is the staple.
I however, eat what I want when I want.1 -
I admit, I'm guilty of eating beans with no rice when I order a burrito bowl. I get more of the good stuff that way. Like meat.1
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I grew up eating beans and rice---sometimes for 3 months solid,...as that's all the food we had--beans frozen,..left over from the garden. The rice tastes great with the beans and "stretches" the beans out longer. I now have had diabetes for over 10 years and I've learned to practically cut the rice out of the food I eat--because of all the carbs in it, that run my blood sugar up. Sure, beans have carbs,....and that is a lot of carbs for a diabetic in a meal--without the added high carbs that would be in rice too.1
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Therealobi1 wrote: »I have never heard of this before
Are we talking black eyed beans
I usually use red kidney beans but I'm sure any kind would be good.0 -
Therealobi1 wrote: »I have never heard of this before
Are we talking black eyed beans
I usually use red kidney beans but I'm sure any kind would be good.
There's no such thing as a bad bean! I have a stock pile pf all kinds in my cabinet! OM NOM NOM!0 -
Beans combined with rice make a "complete protein"- one that has 9 essential amino acids. Corn can be used as a substitute. Don't overthink/stress it- you don't have to eat them together to gain the benefit if you're eating them at various meals in the day.
Beans and a corn tortilla. Winning!
Bonus points if you add chopped lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes. And a dollop of sour cream for good measure.2 -
I am not a fan of rice so I eat beans / pulses mixed in with quinoa or on top of green salad1
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I assume whoever said that never had cuisine from the southeast, where pinto beans are often prepared alone without rice. Though it's often paired with cornbread, which may be an acceptable amino acid substitute for rice.1
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I would also add that there really isn't any rule in regards to having beans with rice...it's actually more of a geographic food culture thing...where I'm from, beans with rice is pretty unheard of unless you're a gringo from some other part of the country...beans with tortillas (either corn or flour) is the norm.1
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As far as I know, Asians have been eating rice largely w/o beans for eons w/o any significant nutritional or dietary concerns.
The only thing you need to worry about is how rice fits w/in your diet in terms of your nutritional needs and dietary limitations, given your specific weight/health goals.
Asians often pair rice with small amounts of meat or seafood, and often with soybean products.1 -
For me, beans w/o rice = better farts.
I'll leave it up to the reader to determine what "better" means in this context.1 -
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geneticsteacher wrote: »
You don't have to eat these foods in the same meals in order to get the benefits of combining the amino acids. Your body will do the combining for you if you eat a varied diet.1
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