5 Benefits of Eating Beans Every Day & How to Make Them Craveable

Eating beans every day can help you feel full, support heart health, and moderate blood sugar rises after meals. Beans also provide plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a powerful addition to a balanced diet. They might be the world’s most boring superfood. But boring ingredients can do some pretty impressive things.

Here are 5 reasons why we should all be eating beans every day. I didn’t even mention that they’re good for the soil!

1. They help keep blood sugar steady:

Fiber can slow carbohydrate absorption, helping moderate blood sugar rises after meals. That makes them a useful addition to meals that might otherwise be low in fiber. Try adding black beans to a rice bowl or chickpeas to your favorite salad. Pair it with a 10 minute walk and and you’re turning one healthy habit into two. Learn more about legumes, fiber, and blood sugar from Harvard’s Nutrition Source.

2. They help you feel full:

The protein and fiber combo makes beans one of the best foods for keeping you fuller longer. This can help with weight management. Read the review of clinical trials on pulses and body weight.

3. They support your heart:

Eating beans regularly can help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Their soluble fiber helps carry bile acids out of your digestive tract. Your liver then uses cholesterol to make more bile acids, helping lower cholesterol circulating in your blood. A simple place to start? Swap some of the meat in chili or taco filling for beans. The National Lipid Association explains how soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol.

4. They are THE longevity staple:

The healthiest and longest living cultures in the world all have one thing in common: they eat their beans every day! The folks that study these cultures say that beans can help you live up to 4 years longer!

5. Incredibly Versatile:

From hummus to tacos to soups to banana bread. Their versatility makes beans easy to work into the foods you already love. You don’t need to reinvent your entire diet to eat more of them.

So what's the secret to eating beans every day? Making them craveable! Find a few dishes that are easy to make and that you love eating. And if all else fails, hide them in your baked goods.

This is exactly why I created Beanie Bites. I love that we get to eat one of the world's most nutritious foods disguised as banana bread and cookies.

Our baking mixes turn chickpeas into something you’ll look forward to eating. Beanie Bites Original Chickpea Baking Mix gives you a starting point for waffles, pancakes, muffins, breads, cookies, and more. 

More of a cookie person? Our Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix is made with organic sprouted chickpea flour, date powder, and dark chocolate chips.

Because making beans a habit starts with making them delicious.

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- Jordan, founder

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Common questions about eating beans every day

Is it healthy to eat beans every day?

For most people, beans can be a nutritious daily addition to a varied diet. They supply plant-based protein, fiber, and nutrients such as folate and iron. If you’re increasing your fiber intake, start with small portions and build gradually.

Can beans help with weight management?

Beans can support weight management by making meals more filling. Studies of beans and other pulses have found modest weight-loss benefits, though results depend on your overall diet and habits.

Will beans give me gas or bloating?