I hope you all had a wonderful 1st day of spring! It was a little cold and cloudy in Southeast Missouri but warm weather is coming soon! With the beautiful warm weather fast approaching, I thought it fitting to give you all an easy burger recipe. Guess what it is made out of? Black beans! Black beans are a wonderful source of lean vegetarian protein which give our bodies the building blocks to form strong muscles and help carry out metabolic processes. Protein helps you to feel full at your meals so you feel satisfied after eating. Black beans are also a great source of fiber which is great for bowel regularity and great for heart health. You won't be able to grill these burgers unfortunately, as they tend to fall apart easily, but they are a great low-calorie and low-fat burger option to make cheaply at home! Serve these burgers with a side salad or a vegetable medley of your choices Enjoy!
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Different cuisine time! Stir-frying originated in China. The technique is frying vegetables in very hot oil in a wok or large skillet. Gasp! Frying you say!? Well, this is not the traditional "deep-frying" method you may think. Stir-frying is using a small amount of healthy unsaturated oil to give your vegetables a wonderful flavor and crisp bite! I have another surprise for you, low-carb noodles exist in the world and they are called shirataki noodles! Shirataki noodles are a traditional Japanese food that is very popular in Japan. Shirataki noodles are made out of konjac fiber and water which have little to zero calories and carbohydrates! Konjac fiber is made from the root of the konjac plant and contains a water soluble fiber called glucomannan which is very good for blood sugar control and digestion. You can find shirataki noodles locally in your Wal-Mart or other health food stores. It is usually found close to the produce in the refrigerated section next to tofu. Shirataki noodles are fortified with iron, are gluten-free and vegan, making them a great alternative to regular noodles. Be sure to give the noodles a rinse once opened as they tend to have an "earthy" smell. I hope you give them a try! Add them to any noodle dish and you will love the taste and health benefits!
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AuthorParis Doty, RD, LD is a native of Missouri with a passion for rural public health. She is a Southeast Missouri State University graduate and completed her internship through University of Oklahoma. Above all, she is a lover of all things nutrition! Archives
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