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"+++inset-image-left\\n\\n[#image: /photos/57d8c8f146d0cb351c8c65ea]||||||\\n\\n+++\\n\\nBeans get a bad rap. They're better known for their anti-social side effects that their good taste and nutritional value -- not to mention their low price! For less than a 25 cents a cup, beans are the cheapest source of protein. Beans are one of nature's [super foods](/fooddiet/superfoods/index/index_20130118), and are brilliant building block for your [\\\\#MeatlessMonday](/about/meatless-monday).\\n\\nBeans -- not even the magic ones -- are not only a [heart healthy](/fooddiet/2008/01/healthy-hearty-recipes-shopping-list) source of protein, they can also help lower bad cholesterol. What's more they're low in fat (usually only 2-3%), and packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. In fact a recent study measuring the antioxidant capacities of more than 100 common foods, ranked three types of beans within the top four: small red beans, red kidney beans, and pinto beans.\\n\\nStill not nuts about beans? Heard about the slimming benefits they can have on your body? High in soluble fiber, beans take a long time to digest, making you feel fuller longer, and helping you reduce the temptation to [snack](/fooddiet/2009/06/30-healthy-snacks) between meals.\\n\\nHere's an eclectic array of bean recipes that'll make eating meatless on Mondays both easy and interesting.\\n\\n [Vegetable Stuffed Peppers](http://www.usdrybeans.com/2010/08/vegetable-stuffed-peppers/) with pinto beans are packed with vitamins and minerals, and are particularly high in potassium, which helps support a healthy heart.\\n\\n [Berry Bean Bread](http://www.usdrybeans.com/2013/09/berry-bean-bread/) with soft navy beans creates a scrumptious sweet bread that's high in protein, fiber, and folate.\\n\\n [Tuscan White Bean Hummus](http://www.usdrybeans.com/2012/09/tuscan-white-bean-hummus/) makes for a perfect spread on sandwiches and a delectable dip for veggies. Vitamin-rich white kidney beans make this dish extra creamy and delicious.\\n\\n*Are you going meatless tonight? Tweet us [@SELFmagazine](https://twitter.com/selfmagazine) and [@sarahjaneRD](https://twitter.com/sarahjaneRD) with your menu!*\\n\\n RELATED LINKS:\\n\\n- [Which Cheese to Choose on Meatless Monday](/flash/2013/09/nutrition-best-cheese-for-meatless-monday)\\n- [Save Time and Money with Meatless Monday](/flash/2013/07/meatless-monday-time-money-savers)\\n- [Protein-Packed Meatless Salads](/flash/2013/08/meatless-monday-protein-packed-meatless-salads)\\n\\nImage Credit: *Romulo Yanes*"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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