The meat and beans food group, also called the protein foods group, consists of meat, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, eggs and dried beans. They are grouped together since they are all good sources of dietary protein. These foods are also good sources of a number of other essential nutrients. However, some protein foods are healthier than others.

Beans are “heart healthy” because they contain an abundance of soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. If you prefer canned beans, you can ditch up to 40 percent of the sodium by rinsing them in water.

Most beans are about 2 to 3 percent fat, and contain no cholesterol, unless they’re processed or prepared with other ingredients, such as lard. (Check labels to see what else may be in the package or can.)

There are a variety of different beans, and most must be cooked to be safe to eat. Some of the most popular bean varieties include:

• lima beans
• black beans
• black-eyed peas
• soybeans
• kidney beans
• garbanzo beans
• navy beans
• pinto beans
• red beans

Beans Vs Meat | Beans Win

When the men ate the bean meals with 19% protein, they consumed 12% fewer calories in their next meal than when they had eaten the meat meals (also 19% protein).

Put simply, the bean meals had more “staying power.” They provided more stomach-filling satisfaction than the meat meals, which curbed food intake at the next meal. Obviously, that’s a very important asset if you’re trying to shed weight.

Benefits Of Eating Meat

• Meat is a good source of protein.
• Red meat contains large amount of iron, required by our body to prevent iron deficiency, which is the primary concern of the vegans or non-meat eaters.
• Vitamins A, B, and D are also present in meat, which is necessary for good vision, maintains healthy skin, and build strong bones and teeth.

Health Benefit: Beans can prevent heart disease

Health Benefit: Beans can fight cancer

Health Benefit: Beans can lower cholesterol

Health Benefit: Beans can help you lose weight

Health Benefit: Beans can help manage diabetes

Health Risk: Beans can cause migraines

Health Risk: Beans can raise blood pressure

Health Risk: Beans can interfere with vitamin absorption