What’s Cooking? – November

Healthy Eating

Grab a Bowl

Looking for a warm bowl of soup? We know just the thing—the southwestern three-bean and barley soup. This delicious recipe, originally posted in EatingWell, contains a mix of black beans, northern beans, and kidney beans paired with chopped cilantro, fresh vegetables and a squeeze of lime. It’s a fantastic low-fat and vegetarian-friendly option that will leave you feeling warm this winter.

Why It’s heart-healthy

The American Heart Association shares that beans are both high in mineral and protein content without carrying all the saturated fats found in some animal proteins. Adding beans to your diet can help you feel fuller, longer, as well as in come cases help to lover your blood cholesterol.  

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