“I was determined to know beans.”— Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-Field. How about you? How well do you know beans? Creamy cannellini, meaty garbanzos, sweet adzuki, tender pintos, and so many more—beans are some of the most potent, nutrient-dense plant foods around. Consider this: Beans are packed with tons of fiber, as well as plenty of iron and protein. They are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients. They are low in calories. Plus, studies have found them to lower the ris

While it comes to eating for energy, bio-individuality reigns supreme. Food that gives one person energy may deplete another person. It’s important to experiment and find what works best for you. As you can see, there are a lot more foods you can eat than foods you can’t eat. This is a great area to practice crowding out. Have fun with it. FOODS TO INCREASE ENERGY • Vegetables • Fruits • Whole grains • Organic, high-quality animal proteins • Wild fish • Eggs (if tolerated) •