Red Beans or Blueberries
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
United States
July 20, 2016 9:45am CST
Years ago I learned that blueberries are one of the healthiest foods to eat. It’s all that deep dark blue color in the skin that contains wonderful antioxidant properties. Rich darkly colored grapes are good for the health too, just not as much. When I learned this about blueberries I tried eating them. But they create a fast lane in my digestion that I prefer to avoid. Then I tried drinking Welch’s grape juice. While it’s a pleasant taste, it’s too strong for me and just not to my liking. I don’t think grape jelly has the same benefits, due to the added sugar. Bummer.
But the cool thing is that I discovered that red beans are as good as blueberries. Again, it’s in the skin where all the nutritional goodies are found. Since I eat the whole bean, it doesn’t really matter to me what part of the bean contains the benefits. I know that lots of people eat red beans and rice. It’s a popular dish. I guess it’s time to put it on my menu.
Do you know any other way to eat red beans?
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18 responses
@Dena91 (15894)
• United States
20 Jul 16
We have 2 blueberry bushes. We enjoy them in homemade waffles or over some vanilla ice cream. We also have grown different beans including red. We use them in soups, chili, and salads. Very tasty and as you said healthy. Have a blessed day.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 Jul 16
And you have no digestive issues with either? Count your blessings. Lucky you.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@Dena91 We all have our absurd little medical issues as we get older. This one is mine.
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@Dena91 (15894)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace no thankfully not. Sorry that you do.
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@LadyDuck (458297)
• Switzerland
21 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace I have that problem with prunes.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 Jul 16
Beans don't bother me, but blueberries make me stay in the bathroom all day.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@LadyDuck Those are known by most people here as a cure for the opposite problem.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
20 Jul 16
I like chili made with red beans. Three bean salad is also one of my favorites.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 Jul 16
I love three bean salad, four bean (with chickpeas) is even better.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
20 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace I'm all for the easy way too - microwaving suits me to a T.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 Jul 16
You can cook beans in many ways, depending upon whether they are dried, canned or fresh. I like my food easy and simple. If it comes in a frozen variety and I can stick it in the microwave, then I'll all for that. I need to look at the store the next time I go.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 Jul 16
There is a whole category of such foods called Pulses. I've discovered their health properties, so I am including them more in my diet.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@Meramar Since they are so nutritious and inexpensive, they should be promoted more on TV and elsewhere.
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@Meramar (2695)
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20 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace You are right, the pulses are very healthy and I use them more since I have children.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
20 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace
I know it doesn't make much sense.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 Jul 16
I know. It's a pity. I find this hereditary digestive nonsense to be both annoying and fascinating. What the heck causes foods to travel from a "sure, eat that" list to "don't you dare"?
@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
21 Jul 16
I also love red beans - in chili, on a salad or with rice.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
20 Jul 16
i adore red beans 'n one can put 'em e'en cold'n a salad. cook 'em with most anythin', e'en toss 'em 'nto hearty stews.
i can't eat straight blueberries myself these days. the gut jest says no ('long with the beans...) gotta run such through the vitamix 'n pulverize's much'f the fiber's possible 'n e'en then not partake'n too much.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace no ma'am, ya aint 'lone. no worries, i can pulverize'n sneak 'em'n from time to time :)
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
So I'm not alone in that effect? Sorry.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Jul 16
I make crockpot chili with a variety of beans, always with some red ones. TJ has some good tart cherry juice that is very good, as well as some pure juices mixed.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Jul 16
@DeborahDiane I drink it at the first hint of gout.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Jul 16
I like tart cherry juice .... and it is good for arthritis, too!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@DeborahDiane Yes, and other types of inflammation too.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Jul 16
Oh! I love just eating red beans ... although my husband cannot, so I don't eat them very often.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace - Yes, it would be wonderful if restaurants gave us more salad choices.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
22 Jul 16
@DeborahDiane I guess it is easier for them to make the same things over and over. i guess I'm lucky they leave things off for me.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
Wouldn't it be cool if restaurants kept them available to be added to salads and other things for the asking?
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
25 Jul 16
@JudyEv I often eat beans out, blueberries never. So I don't know about their funny little bits.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
They are tasty and very healthy, also inexpensive. So why not?
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace I guess we're creatures of habit. They were never part of our diet growing up. Vin doesn't like red beans so I don't bother to cook with them (when I DO cook) and blueberries seem to have little 'bits' in them - the funny little bases or something?
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 Jul 16
I don't know the price, since I don't dare go near them, but in the US prices for fruit is lower than in Europe, I think.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@miniam It's the price you pay for living in such a gorgeous location. High mountains and lack of flat areas with lots of sunshine means you will pay more for food. Bummer.
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@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
20 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace
There are parts of Europe where prices are ok, but Switzerland prices are always crazy.Mostly i try to shop across the border.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
25 Jul 16
I like blueberries but would have to give the beans a miss. I do not like any pulses!
