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Haricot Bean Fudge

prep time: 45
makes: 1 serving

Add 125 ml chopped pistachio or cashew nuts at step 4. Once cut into squares, drizzle melted chocolate over the fudge.

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Nutty Chicken Salad

prep time: 25
makes: 1 servings

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Watching what you eat? Enjoy the benefits of beans - the low glycemic index keeps hunger at bay and the fibre creates a sense of fullness.

Beans, with their soluble fibre and low glycemic index, slow the rise in blood sugar levels after a meal. It's a great choice for people with diabetes.

When you soak dried beans, they absorb water and begin to dissolve the starches that cause intestinal discomfort. The beans will also double or triple in size, so make sure you use a pot that's big enough.

The perfect way to cook dried beans? Slow cooking will retain their flavour and shape, and makes them more digestible. Simply bring the beans to the boil, reduce the heat and cook slowly until the beans are tender but not mushy.

Red meat is very hard for your body to digest. Switch to beans for high quantities of iron and protein, especially if you cook them with foods rich in vitamin C, like tomatoes.