Dr. Matt's Amazingly Healthy Awesomely Delicious Three Bean Salad
You may or may not know this, but I have a brother, and like me he's a chiropractor. Dr. Matt and I share many traits, but there are a few places we deviate. One of them is in the kitchen. Unless it's meat on the grill, I'll find a way to mess up the food or trash the kitchen in the process. However, Dr. Matt is a different story. He's crazy good in the kitchen. Really. Bonafide Foodie! Here's a one of his recent favorites. Enjoy.
• 12 oz organic Black beans
• 12 oz organic Kidney beans
• 12oz organic Great Northern Beans
• ½ cup diced organic Red Onion
• 1 cup diced organic Celery
• One organic Cucumber chopped roughly
• 1 cup chopped fresh organic Cilantro
(or 2 Tbsp dried)
• 1 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
• ¾ cup of your favorite organic Italian Dressing
Prepare and rinse beans as directed. Add onions, celery, cucumber, cilantro, seasoning and dressing. Chill and enjoy!
Nutritional Nuggets
Black Beans
These are rich in anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in grapes and cranberries, which are known for fighting heart disease and cancer.
Kidney Beans
The thiamin (vitamin B1) in this bean protects memory and brain function; a deficiency has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Great Northern Beans
Fiber helps stabilize blood sugar, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. Potassium regulates blood pressure and normal heart contractions.
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