Everyone knows about the benefits of vegetables, water, and low-fat proteins, like chicken and fish. Let’s complete the picture by talking about beans and fruit.
Beans
“Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat the more you . . . toot.”
I can’t believe how many people bypass the beanery. Sure, there are plenty of jokes out there but man, get over it. Every culture in the world enjoys beans on a regular basis except for ours.
We either don’t like beans or can’t get enough of them. Advocates think they’re a magic elixir, and abstainers figure a forkful will blow a hole in their pants. Don’t fear the barbarian. Get over the complex and eat beans on a regular basis. (They’re yours to discover.)
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Frozen, canned, or dried
Most times you can’t get good fresh fruit, so screw it—go for frozen, canned, or dried.
Frozen berries are good left to defrost in the fridge and placed over top cereal or yogurt. They can also be added frozen to hot oatmeal. Canned peaches, pears, and pineapple are awesome. And dried fruit is a great way to get more mango, apricots, and even cherries into your life.
The trick to getting all your vitamins and minerals is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. So enjoy them all ways—fresh, frozen, canned, or dried. (You’re going to be so healthy.)