Whole can of beans everyday? 1/2 to whole squash?

skinnydreams19
skinnydreams19 Posts: 282 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is it okay to eat a whole can of beans everyday? I vary the type (black, roman, pinto, kidney, lentil, garbanzo, etc.) and I don't have digestive issues. Eating a whole can of beans is what helps fill me up and keep me satisfied (along with a whole lot of kabocha squash - like 1/2 to a whole squash a day). I really enjoy these foods and I know that, in general, they're healthy foods - but is this too much?

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I don't see a problem with it. Beans have a ton of fiber, potassium and protein along with very little fat. And like you said, they are very filling. I eat beans by the truckload for these very reasons.
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    I eat about 2-3 cups of broccoli most days with my lunch... same concept, it fills me up. My co-workers are all horrified by the concept and say they'd have terrible stomach issues and gas if they ate that much. Doesn't bother me.

    I don't think the beans are an issue as long as you're getting lots of veggies, fruits and grains too. Any diet that's too much of one thing can be unhealthy b/c you're not getting all the macro-nutrients, or vitamins and minerals, that you need.

    And, hey... you've inspired me to add beans as filler too! Wonder what they'll say when I show up with beans AND broccoli?
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I try to limit anything from a can. So I cook up my own beans.

    Yellow and green split peas are good, too.
  • Nikiki
    Nikiki Posts: 993 Member
    the only thing I would watch is your sodium count, some canned beans tend to have a lot of salt added. Make sure you rinse the beans before eating and you should be good :)

    anyway beans & squash are both good for you, both are nutrient rich and as long as thats not ALL you're eating I'd say you're fine.
  • Nikiki
    Nikiki Posts: 993 Member

    And, hey... you've inspired me to add beans as filler too! Wonder what they'll say when I show up with beans AND broccoli?
    you probably wont understand what they have to say cause they'll be wearing clothespins on their noses as a precaution!!!
  • Kelseyyyy22
    Kelseyyyy22 Posts: 46 Member
    The only issue is like the above poster said--you need to make sure you're varying your diet enough. And with that much fiber drink a lot of water otherwise it can be problematic. But mostly, you're fine!
  • skinnydreams19
    skinnydreams19 Posts: 282 Member
    Oh, definitely not all that I eat - I eat a lot of different veggies, fruits, some healthy fats, some treats, grains, etc. But they're just the things that I eat the most of and that satisfy me the most. I do rinse the salt off the beans, drink water, and (oddly, I guess) beans don't make me gassy!
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
    I actually eat a whole can of black beans every morning for breakfast. Rinse them, add a tiny bit of olive oil and some spices, and heat them in the microwave.

    For me they are actually a close to perfect breakfast. Hot and filling, nutrient dense, with protein and fiber, and digest slowly so my blood sugar doesn't spike. I am actually glad I started doing this most days, because I am not a ravenous beast the rest of the day.

    I do eat a large variety of foods throughout the rest of the day, too though. So I am not worried about missing any nutrients.
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