Day 6: Time-saving Tips For Healthy Eating At Home

Tip #6: Buy Canned Beans with Low Sodium Content

If you want to save time, buy canned beans with low sodium content. Draining and rinsing each can of beans you use is advantageous because it gets rid of excess salt, and cleans the beans so you won’t become gassy.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cut green beans
• 2 cups dark red kidney beans (or 15 oz. can)
• 2 cups garbanzo beans (or 15 oz. can)
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper , chopped
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4  teaspoon white pepper

Directions:

1. Cook green benders until reached desired tenderness.
2. Drain canned beans and rinse carefully.
3. Combine oil with the ingredients, mixing through well.
4. Chill a minimum of 4 hours to enhance the flavor, marinating overnight is optimal.

Why it matters?

Beans are often a neglected staple of the western diet. They are optimal for heart health, aid digestion due to the high concentration of fiber, and are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and amino acids. This three bean salad is easy to make, which virtually requires no effort.

Source: Life Hack