Quick and Healthy Dishes: Two Beans and Stewed Tomatoes

It is possible to prepare food at home that is quick and healthy...and tasty, too.  Preparing your own food at home is a good way to monitor the nutrients and calories that you consume.

Beans are known to be a heart healthy food, can reduce the risk of certain cancers, can help maintain blood sugar levels, and assist in weight management ("Beans for a Healthy Heart").  Beans are not a low-calorie food, but they are low in fat, and they are high in protein and fiber.  Combined with other ingredients, beans make an excellent main or side dish.

You may already be aware that beans come dried and in cans.  When time is of the essence, using canned beans is a quicker option.  This recipe calls for two types of canned beans and can be prepared in under 5 minutes.

Two Beans and Stewed Tomatoes 

Ingredients:

• 1 can of black beans (or 1 cup of soaked dry beans)
• 1 can of black eyed peas (or 1 cup of soaked dry beans)
• 1 can of stewed tomatoes (or 4 large tomatoes, chopped)
• garlic powder - as desired

Directions:
Combine the drained beans into a medium sauce pan.  Add the tomatoes, making sure to add all of the liquid from the tomatoes.  Stir ingredients together.  Sprinkle garlic powder as desired and continue to stir ingredients.  Let simmer over medium heat until beans and tomatoes are warmed all the way through.  Serve warm.  

Two Beans and Stewed Tomatoes -- prepared in less than 5 minutes.  

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Always consult your physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise, and supplements.

Sources:
"Beans for a Healthy Heart." US Dry Bean Council. US Dry Bean Council, n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. <http://www.usdrybeans.com/nutrition/health-benefits-of-beans/>.

Skerrett, Patrick J. "Recipe for Health: Cheap, Nutritious Beans." Harvard Health Blog. Harvard Medical School, 30 Nov. 2012. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. <http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/recipe-for-health-cheap-nutritious-beans-201211305612>.

Green Coffee Bean Extract and Weight Loss

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A study in the Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Journal followed a group of adults who used the green coffee bean extract for 12 weeks and experienced extraordinary results.  The subjects of the study lost an average of 17 pounds, 10.5% of the their overall weight, and 16% of the their overall body fat.  There were no negative side effects reported.  The coffee bean extract was found to boost metabolism so the body can "burn" more fat, and it inhibits the release of glucose in the body.

The same benefits cannot be obtained by simply drinking a cup of coffee.  The process of roasting the coffee beans removes the chlorogenic acid, which is the component that helps boost metabolism.

Though common symptoms of ingesting coffee, this product does not cause a nervous or jittery feeling or raise heart rates.  The reason is that the supplement is taken from green coffee beans, not roasted coffee beans.  It only contains about 20mg of caffein per serving.  An average cup of coffee has over 100mg of caffeine.

It is recommended to take one of Pure Green Coffee Bean Extract with CGA capsule twice daily, 30 minutes before a meal with a full glass of water.  For best results, we recommend combining the weight loss supplement with regular exercise, a healthy diet, and discussing any changes to your health regime with your physician.  Our green coffee bean extract can be ordered from our website or through Amazon.