Poonam Devi Poonam Devi Asked 9 months ago

Are beans good for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight, and my friend who is a fitness enthusiast suggested I eat more beans. She says they are filling and good for weight loss. Is this true for all types of beans?

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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Beans are amazing because they are so cheap compared to fancy diet foods or expensive protein powders. Just plan your weekly grocery with normal green beans, chana, and lobia from the local market. Saving money on tests and expensive dieticians starts with these basic home foods.

Kavita Sharma Kavita Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

They definitely help with weight loss because of the high fiber and protein, which keeps you full for a long time. Just don't make them super oily or greasy with heavy gravy. Have them boiled in salads or light soups for the best results.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Beans are fine, but if your weight is suddenly increasing or not dropping even after eating healthy, please get your thyroid and sugar checked. I ignored my sudden weight gain for months thinking it's just bad diet, and it turned out to be a thyroid issue. Don't delay the basic blood tests.

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, if I could stop waking up at 2 AM to eat leftover snacks, beans might actually help me lose weight. They are filling, yes, but only if you actually sleep on time instead of scrolling and getting late-night cravings like me.

Ananya Rao Ananya Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I tried eating more beans for weight loss but they sometimes make me so bloated and uncomfortable. Does anyone else also get this heavy feeling in the stomach? I really want to lose weight but the digestion issue is making me nervous about continuing them.

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Girish Bhat Girish Bhat Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

At 53, my body reacts to rajma like a firecracker, but yes, it does help with weight. The trick is to eat them in the afternoon, not at night, otherwise you won't sleep and your family will suffer too. Weight loss is good but peace at home is also important, na!

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