The musical fruit that can help you lose weight!

Beans are one of the healthiest foods you can eat… and they're wildly inexpensive. And, eating them can help you live longer! Researchers who study the "Blue Zones", which are parts of the world where people live extraordinarily long and healthy lives, have found that beans are an integral part of the diets of those who live in these zones.

• Beans are an amazing source of protein and soluble fiber – so they keep you feeling full for hours and can help you lose weight

• They are full of nutrients that fight heart disease

• There's ample evidence that beans reduce the risk of cancer

If you want to live a long and healthy life, it's time to add more beans to your diet stat! A great way to add more of them is to cut back on the amount of organic meat used in a recipe by substituting half (or more) with organic beans. Also consider having a few meatless dinners each week if you aren't already. Here are some of my favorite bean recipes for you to try:

• Marinated Cannellini Bean Salad - BRAND NEW! Add this to your lunch routine this week - it's easy to pack for work or wherever you need to go!

• Chickpea Curry Wraps

• Fast Food Burrito

• Chickpea Salad Sandwich

• Pumpkin Black Bean Chili

• Mexican Pizza

• Hummus Mezze Plate

• Green Chili

When it comes to buying beans, I typically buy dried organic beans (which are often found super cheap in the bulk section!) When you cook them yourself, you can avoid BPA and save money too. If you do buy canned to save time, remember to choose brands that are labeled as BPA-free.

Share this email with your loved ones who could use some new healthy and inexpensive weight-loss recipes. It doesn't need to be expensive or complicated to eat the best foods on the planet!

Xo,

Vani

P.S. If you'd like more recipes like these, download the Food Babe Eating Guide. You'll get two months worth of recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists. This comes along with my Starter Guide that includes the "Terrible 20" ingredients that keep you from losing weight, where to spot them and what to eat instead. You can download everything instantly here. You're going to love it!

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