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Rice + Beans is a protein?



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amother
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Post Sun, Jul 31 2016, 5:43 pm
I hear and read that eating the combination of rice and beans, such as mujadara and other versions, forms a complete protein. I'm trying to understand exactly what that means, especially in regards to nutrition and weight loss.

Is it like getting the nutrients of a protein IN ADDITION to the components of carbohydrates that the rice and beans provide, or do those carb components "disappear" when eaten together and forming a protein?

Practically speaking, if I am trying to eat a low carb, high protein diet, is a combination of rice and beans something I should include in my diet or not?

I hope my question is clear.
Thank you.
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jul 31 2016, 5:47 pm
amother wrote:
I hear and read that eating the combination of rice and beans, such as mujadara and other versions, forms a complete protein. I'm trying to understand exactly what that means, especially in regards to nutrition and weight loss.

Is it like getting the nutrients of a protein IN ADDITION to the components of carbohydrates that the rice and beans provide, or do those carb components "disappear" when eaten together and forming a protein?

Practically speaking, if I am trying to eat a low carb, high protein diet, is a combination of rice and beans something I should include in my diet or not?

I hope my question is clear.
Thank you.

Legumes plus starch carbohydrates make a complete protein when eaten together.
Eating them together does not negate the fact that you are eating carbs.
While a healthy form a eating, this combination is not the right choice for a low carb, high protein diet.
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amother
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Post Sun, Jul 31 2016, 5:53 pm
ra_mom wrote:
Legumes plus starch carbohydrates make a complete protein when eaten together.
Eating them together does not negate the fact that you are eating carbs.
While a healthy form a eating, this combination is not the right choice for a low carb, high protein diet.

Thank you.

But it can be considered part of a healthy / clean way of eating?
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sequoia




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jul 31 2016, 6:02 pm
Does anyone know what "clean eating" is, exactly?
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jul 31 2016, 6:10 pm
amother wrote:
Thank you.

But it can be considered part of a healthy / clean way of eating?

Yes. If you're using clean rice and beans.
Note that if your intention is high protein, low calorie, you'll only be able to eat a little of the rice and bean dish, but you'll be able to eat much more of a grilled chicken breast dish with a side of rice.
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amother
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Post Sun, Jul 31 2016, 6:27 pm
sequoia wrote:
Does anyone know what "clean eating" is, exactly?

Trying to eat foods in their most natural state, no refined or enriched products, no preservatives, and buying prepared items with as few ingredients as possible.
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amother
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Post Sun, Jul 31 2016, 6:28 pm
ra_mom wrote:
Yes. If you're using clean rice and beans.
Note that if your intention is high protein, low calorie, you'll only be able to eat a little of the rice and bean dish, but you'll be able to eat much more of a grilled chicken breast dish with a side of rice.

Thanks very much.
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