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Nutrition Tip Beans are a great way to add fiber and plant-based protein to your diet. Preparing dried beans is a one way to save some money in your grocery budget. Canned beans cost about 70 cents while dried beans cost around 20 cents per cup. You can find dried beans at your local grocery store and can often find them in bulk bins as well. Buying in bulk saves money because it allows you to only buy the amount you need and pay by the pound. Before cooking dried beans, soak them overnight by placing them in a pot and cover with water. After soaking, rinse the beans and then simply follow your recipe. Keep in mind that the beans will expand as they soak and 1 cup dry beans will yield about 2.5 cups after soaking.
Beans are a great way to add fiber and plant-based protein to your diet.
Preparing dried beans is a one way to save some money in your grocery budget. Canned beans cost about 70 cents while dried beans cost around 20 cents per cup. You can find dried beans at your local grocery store and can often find them in bulk bins as well. Buying in bulk saves money because it allows you to only buy the amount you need and pay by the pound.
Before cooking dried beans, soak them overnight by placing them in a pot and cover with water. After soaking, rinse the beans and then simply follow your recipe. Keep in mind that the beans will expand as they soak and 1 cup dry beans will yield about 2.5 cups after soaking.
Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment.
Our recipes are developed by Dana-Farber's staff of registered and board-certified dieticians. They feature a varied selection of dishes – including a few sweet treats you don't need to feel guilty about.
Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. They have special training in oncology and nutrition.