Beans?

[lck8119]

Should we limit beans? I thought they were okay in any amount since they are on plan, but I remember reading where someone said she ate way too many. I'm a little confused.

[tinatina]

Originally Posted by lck8119

Should we limit beans? I thought they were okay in any amount since they are on plan, but I remember reading where someone said she ate way too many. I'm a little confused.

One of the stickies at the top of the page indicated 1/3 to 1/2 C can be substituted for some of your veggies.

It doesn't say if you can use 1/3 - 1/2 p meal so that's kinda confusing, but I just stick to having them one meal a day.

[tinatina]

here's this:

SAMPLE MENU

BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited
Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup
Fruit: None
Starch: None
Milk/Dairy: 2 - 3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp. mayonnaise or oil (optional)

SNACK
Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds.

LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups
Fruit: None
Starch: None
Milk/Dairy: 2 - 3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise or oil

You are encouraged to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.

SNACK
Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds.

DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups
Fruit: None
Starch: None
Milk/Dairy: 2 - 3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise or oil

You are encouraged to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
DESSERT
Desserts are optional. Enjoy a Sweet Treat or any of the snack choices.

BEVERAGES
Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day

[lck8119]

Hmm, I have this printed out and still missed that. Thanks. I was eating about 1 cup a day. I am hoping that this time around I really do this right. Thanks Tina.

[tinatina]

I try to eat beans most days since there are so many varieties, don't wanna get bored, YKWIM? Plus there is an awesome recipe on the recipe sticky at the top of the page that I LOVE! If you are interested, it's called taco soup and it's toward the end of the thread, plus I posted my tweeks!

[lck8119]

I eat a lot of taco soup. That is probably my favorite recipe. I eat mine with a little cheese, sour cream, and avacado. Yumm. Thanks, Tina.

[lck8119]

Duh. I should have read all of the posts that I haven't caught up on. I didn't realize this discussion was already going on. Sorry about that

[tinatina]

No biggie! I'm always happy when I know the answer to someone's questions! LOL