aurovon Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I know both are healthy protien sources but if you had to chose one for dinner which one would be better health wise? Or do you believe both should be consumed for a healthy diet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xar Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I eat both. Variety is the key... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurovon Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 Nice. What kind of beans are the best? Does it really matter? I was thinking of getting whole black bean cans. Just heat them up and eat them right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9nines Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Tofu is processed. You are going to get much better nutrition (vitamins etc.) from whole foods, like beans. Many beans are rich in iron, while tofu is normally low but varies (tofu typically 4% to 6%, some forms have 20%, in a serving versus beans which typically have 30%.) I am not advocating to not eat tofu, but if a choice, go whole beans. Also, we likely get a lot of soy protein already, which makes the whole beans a more varied choice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9nines Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Nice. What kind of beans are the best? Does it really matter? I was thinking of getting whole black bean cans. Just heat them up and eat them right? Black beans are good. Canned beans are easier to cook (just heat) but usually have lots of salt (check label - you can get unsalted but harder to find.) Dried beans take longer to cook - some over an hour, or left soaking in water overnight. I found that Anasazi beans cook fastest (40 minutes.) I recently got a bag of 50 pounds of organic Anasazi beans for $70 shipped. Eating 1/2 a cup 3 or 4 times a week, it should last me a year. They have a good nutty flavor and texture, good iron and protein source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Black soybeans are good, and can be used as substitutes for black beans in recipes.Edamame is whole, green soybeans.Red beans and kidney beans are high in antioxidants. I think a variety of protein sources is best, and whole foods better than processed, unless the process makes nutrients more available. For example, Tempeh is made from whole soy beans that are cultured. The culture ("mold") helps break down the proteins so they are more assimilable, and adds B12 to the product. Some people who have digestive problems from most soy can more easily tolerate tempeh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 [Canned beans are easier to cook (just heat) but usually have lots of salt (check label - you can get unsalted but harder to find.) I always drain and rinse canned beans to get rid of extra sodium. Just don't have time to cook beans! Though lentils and split peas are fast-cooking options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I eat both. I disagree that canned beans are better than tofu. Canned beans are also "processed".I eat fresh beans (cooked though) or soaked, then cooked beans. I don't trust canned beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Beans, definitely! I hate canned beans! I have a pressure cooker -- ok, TWO pressure cookers -- & I cook my beans in it. If I soak garbanzos for 4 hours, I can have fully cooked garbanzos in about 25 minutes. Freshly cooked beans are so much better than canned, especially if you dislike salty foods as much as I do. That said, there are some tofu dishes that I have come to love. Tofu scramble comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9nines Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Raw garbanzo beans are good too. My Whole Foods store used to have them refrigerated but I have not seem them lately. They taste like a nut. I would eat a 1/2 a cup or so. They would be good on a salad also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I second the motion for split peas, they do cook really quick. I dont like them over cooked since they smell pretty bad, but I mix em with some hummus, rice, salsa, lentils. Then eat. Tasted good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurovon Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 Thanks for the helpful information. I think I will add black (soy)beans into my diet (not the can). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Raw garbanzo beans are good too. My Whole Foods store used to have them refrigerated but I have not seem them lately. They taste like a nut. I would eat a 1/2 a cup or so. They would be good on a salad also. Ohhh, I'm going to look for those. When I was a kid, we grew pinto beans on the farm one year & I would eat them raw. My mother thought I was nuts, but I thought they were pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Tofu comes from beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Tofu comes from beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Dever Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I have been trying to limit the amount of soybean based stuff in my diet, so I don't eat tofu much anymore. My favorite beans are black beans and chickpeas, but I haven't met many beans I didn't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Tofu has some goodies that work against osteoporosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I'd say Mix a few kind of lentils with Kidney Beans & some indian spices and you've got a great receipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringWings Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Tofu in general and all soybean based products aren't great for bodybuilders. They have estrogenic effects on males, and the protein that they do provide isn't the best of quality. I limit my tofu intake to 1 or 2 servings every two weeks. I get most of my protein from beans (tons of them, pinto, black, lentils, indian mug), pea protein powder, and nuts. I would seriously look into getting indian beans called "mug" by indians, but I dunno what to call'em in english. Eat lots of nuts, especially almonds and walnuts. And try to obtain some good quality hemp protein, it is supposed to be the best protein you can get. Forget tofu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Its called "MUNG DAL". Its a kind of lentil. Mung, Tuar, Udat, Chana / Chane, Kaali (black), Masoor. These are all the Indian Dals (lentils) that I can remember for the time being... hemp protein ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I'm allergic to soy, so I think my answer might be a bit biased. I eat some canned beans, but I have found ones with only 30 mgs of salt in a can (black beans, 2 servings). I have fresh beans, but they do in fact, take a while to cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringWings Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Its called "MUNG DAL". Its a kind of lentil. Mung, Tuar, Udat, Chana / Chane, Kaali (black), Masoor. These are all the Indian Dals (lentils) that I can remember for the time being... hemp protein ?? Haha thanks my friend. Are you indian by the way, because that knowledge is pretty impressive. I'm indian myself and didn't remember all those names ahah! Just to reiterate, those indian beans are extremely good for you. Especially the Mung kind. Oh, and you've never heard of hemp protein? Look it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hey Crash I have a bag of Toor Dal that are oily, why are they oily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Im Indian. OILY? Hmm.. thats wierd.. Cant really tell without seeing/feeling ? Is it just MOIST & hence STICKY? Did you buy it from an Indian Store like that? PS: The best thing I can remember if at all is.. MOISTURE/CONDENSATION can cause stickiness. Thats about it. I did look up hemp. Wikipedia mentions its a derivative of Marijuana plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I'm allergic to soy, so I think my answer might be a bit biased. I eat some canned beans, but I have found ones with only 30 mgs of salt in a can (black beans, 2 servings). I have fresh beans, but they do in fact, take a while to cook. I know.. Im lazy and need things done fast so I would go to the canned ones too. This what my mom taught me..1. Wash & wash properly.. maybe 2-3 times.. to ensure any chemical residue or 'insect / pest' repellant is washed out. 2. Soak overnight before the day of cooking (length depending on which one it is.. CHICK PEAS, KIDNEY BEANS, BEPeas, Black/Masoor usually take longest) 3. Cook in a pressure cooker for faster cooking (still takes a long time). I used to get back from the gym, put the SOAKED kidney beans on the cooker for 3-6 whistles, hit the shower.. come back and cook in a towel . Ofcourse, I was in shape then. Cooking everyday.. . Too lazy and busy travelling now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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