Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Asked 5 months ago

Are kidney beans low carb?

Following a low-carb diet, I love having rajma. I'm a bit confused though. Are kidney beans considered low-carb, or should I be eating them in very small quantities?

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Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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No, they aren't low carb at all! 🍚 But they have the good kind of carbs that give you long-lasting energy, so don't be afraid to eat them in moderation!

Vikas Gowda Vikas Gowda Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

They are definitely not low-carb. If you are trying a low-carb diet for a metabolic condition, make sure to get your blood parameters checked regularly for safety.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My elders always treated them as a wholesome meal, but my physician pointed out they are moderate-to-high carb. If you are watching your sugar, it is wise to consult your doctor first.

Satish Saxena Satish Saxena Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I ignored my rising blood sugar symptoms and kept eating high-carb foods like beans, thinking they were healthy. Please get a proper HbA1c checkup if you are trying to cut carbs for health.

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Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Nah, they are loaded with carbs, but honestly, who can resist a warm bowl of rajma? Just eat them on your cheat days if you're trying to stay low-carb!

Anuj Gupta Anuj Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, carbs to hain inme kafi, to low-carb diet walo ke liye thoda mushkil hai. But normal healthy lifestyle ke liye to mast option hai na.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I panicked when I saw their carb count because I was on a low-carb kick. But I realized these are complex carbs with lots of fiber, so they didn't harm my health at all.

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