{"id":70630,"date":"2026-11-14T20:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T20:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cp.snarskis.lt\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/pagrindinis-maistas-zarnyno-sveikatai-ne-vaisiai-ar-darzoves-ivardijo-pupeles\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T20:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T20:03:08","slug":"pagrindinis-maistas-zarnyno-sveikatai-ne-vaisiai-ar-darzoves-ivardijo-pupeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cp.snarskis.lt\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/pagrindinis-maistas-zarnyno-sveikatai-ne-vaisiai-ar-darzoves-ivardijo-pupeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Pagrindinis maistas \u017earnyno sveikatai \u2013 ne vaisiai ar dar\u017eov\u0117s: \u012fvardijo pupeles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__video_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__video mntl-jwplayer mm-video lazyload\" data-bgset data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title--text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title--text mntl-text-block text-utility-100\"><\/div>\n<p><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"figure-article_1-0\" class=\"comp figure-article mntl-universal-primary-image right-rail__offset text-utility-100 figure-landscape primary-image\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:67.5%\">\n<video autoplay loop playsinline muted class=\"mntl-gif__video primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2025\" aria-label=\"an illustration of a healthy gut with sparkles popping up and disappearing\" data-srcset-webm=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/nCNRuQojXvERL4wPX2tNmeVlT9k=\/750x0\/filters:gifv(webm)\/The1FoodforGutHealthIsntaFruitorVegetableItsThis-803d8e9dfb35424da09f4bcd20b5121c.gif 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\"><br \/>\n<\/video><\/p>\n<p><video autoplay loop playsinline muted class=\"mntl-gif__video mntl-gif__video--fallback primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry loaded primary-img--noscript\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2025\" aria-label=\"an illustration of a healthy gut with sparkles popping up and disappearing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/AJXJoofEDHCO3tBWj22EZxiv-mo=\/1500x0\/filters:gifv(webm)\/The1FoodforGutHealthIsntaFruitorVegetableItsThis-803d8e9dfb35424da09f4bcd20b5121c.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/video><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Credit: <\/p>\n<p>Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-content_1-0\" class=\"comp article-content mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block structured-content\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"150\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-callout--summary mntl-sc-block-universal-callout--summary mntl-sc-block-universal-callout theme-summary callout--summary-grid\" data-text=\"Key Points\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__summary-heading\">\nKey Points\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__summary-content\">\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Beans are rich in fiber, prebiotics and nutrients that support gut health and improve digestion.<\/li>\n<li>Adding beans to meals is easy and versatile, from soups to dips or even blended into sauces.<\/li>\n<li>Beans promote a healthy microbiome, reduce disease risk and help with weight maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beans are everywhere right now. They\u2019re a key player in many soups, chilis, tacos and salads, and the star of the show in bean skillets, dips and alongside rice as a side dish. While they bring plenty of creamy, hearty flavor to every recipe they\u2019re in, that\u2019s far from the only thing beans are good for.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beans\u2014whether they\u2019re black, navy, pinto, cannellini or any other variety\u2014happen to be an excellent ingredient for supporting gut health. They\u2019re not just a great source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/287742\/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-eating-more-fiber\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">dietary fiber<\/a>; beans also contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/8052689\/best-prebiotic-foods-for-better-gut-health\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">prebiotics<\/a>\u00a0and other essential nutrients that work toward improving your digestion.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0While a fruit or vegetable may seem like the obvious choice for the best food for gut health, beans are taking the top spot\u2014here\u2019s why.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-why-beans-are-so-good-for-your-gut\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Why Beans Are So Good for Your Gut <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you think about gut health, fiber is probably the first nutrient that comes to mind. Fiber is essential to improving our digestion, but 95% of Americans don\u2019t eat enough of it.<span data-cite=\"2\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span><span data-cite=\"3\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0Incorporating more beans into your eating pattern can help with this\u20141 cup of canned white beans has around 12 grams of fiber, that\u2019s close to half of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/how-much-fiber-should-you-be-eating-11752876\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Daily Value for fiber<\/a>.<span data-cite=\"4\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span><span data-cite=\"5\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0\u201cThe fiber in beans helps keep you regular and supports good gut bacteria,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/author\/emily-lachtrupp\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Their fiber content is a crucial reason why\u00a0beans are such a good option for gut health, but it\u2019s not the only nutrient they offer. Beans are rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/what-is-resistant-starch-11749332\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">resistant starch<\/a>, potassium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/health-benefits-of-iron-8733430\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">iron<\/a>\u00a0and other nutrients that help maintain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/habit-to-start-for-better-gut-health-11898977\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"3\">diverse microbiome<\/a>\u00a0in your gut.<span data-cite=\"6\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0Eating beans can also help reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes and help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/best-protein-for-weight-loss-12077331\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"4\">promote hea<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/best-protein-for-weight-loss-12077331\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"5\">lthy <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/best-protein-for-weight-loss-12077331\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"6\">weight maintenance<\/a>. What\u2019s not to love!\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block\" data-use-proximity=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/this-popular-drink-is-disrupting-your-gut-12246888\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"0\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_1-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Gastroenterologists Say This Popular Drink Is Disrupting Your Gut<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/3gM-uUBdEQeeV4VBDHyZiUu_rNA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Gastroenterologists-Say-This-Popular-Drink-Is-Disrupting-Your-Gut-7fb020f4cc3b4ebdb5c5ceaa0322f2a4.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"A patient holds their abdomen while a medical professional wearing gloves gestures during a consultation\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/3gM-uUBdEQeeV4VBDHyZiUu_rNA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Gastroenterologists-Say-This-Popular-Drink-Is-Disrupting-Your-Gut-7fb020f4cc3b4ebdb5c5ceaa0322f2a4.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"A patient holds their abdomen while a medical professional wearing gloves gestures during a consultation\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/winter-foods-to-help-you-poop-12176083\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"1\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_2-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">7 Winter Fruits and Vegetables to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/c5tnkaC0ssF93yxxosPHwdtaf_c=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/TK-Fiber-Packed-Winter-Foods-to-Help-You-Poop-8d299e96466649f5be6e6fd7c01446bb.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Recipe image of Marry Me Butternut Squash Casserole.\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/c5tnkaC0ssF93yxxosPHwdtaf_c=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/TK-Fiber-Packed-Winter-Foods-to-Help-You-Poop-8d299e96466649f5be6e6fd7c01446bb.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"Recipe image of Marry Me Butternut Squash Casserole.\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-ways-to-enjoy-beans\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Ways to Enjoy Beans <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beans are one of the most versatile foods out there. Thanks to their mild flavor, they don\u2019t typically overpower the other elements they share the dish with. Plus, there are so many different varieties to choose from.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Making a recipe where beans are the main attraction,\u00a0like in bean skillets or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/8016050\/slow-cooker-bean-kale-barley-soup\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">bean soups<\/a>, is a delicious way to get your daily intake. But\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0also super easy to add them to the foods you already enjoy on a day-to-day basis. \u201cAdd beans to a bowl, make a breakfast hash or use them as a taco filling,\u201d says Lachtrupp. \u201cThe possibilities are endless.\u201d If you don\u2019t like the texture, you don\u2019t even have to eat them whole. Blend cooked or canned\u00a0beans in a blender, food processor or with an immersion blender and add the resulting puree to your favorite pasta sauces, soups and stews and creamy dips\u2014it\u2019s a hack that bean lovers and haters alike can appreciate.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-spotlight--1-2-post mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight--1-2-post mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight mntl-block theme-1-2-post\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__heading mntl-text-block\">Recipes to Try<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__articles_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__articles mntl-document-spotlight mntl-document-card-list mntl-card-list mntl-block\" data-chunk=\"36\"><a id=\"mntl-card-list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-card-list-items mntl-document-card mntl-card card card--no-image\" data-doc-id=\"11945635\" data-tax-levels href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/chicken-parmesan-skillet-with-beans-11945635\" data-ordinal=\"1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/ODRVA5WqJgoiaYEdeeIz_OM8_kA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Chicken-Parmesan-Skillet-with-Beans-268_preview_maxWidth_4000_maxHeight_4000_ppi_300_quality_100-9c86327652d54bc1bfaf060b0fd7f976.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\" A recipe image of Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans.\" class=\"lazyload card__img card__img universal-image__image\" data-expand=\"300\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/ODRVA5WqJgoiaYEdeeIz_OM8_kA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Chicken-Parmesan-Skillet-with-Beans-268_preview_maxWidth_4000_maxHeight_4000_ppi_300_quality_100-9c86327652d54bc1bfaf060b0fd7f976.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript card__img card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\" A recipe image of Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans.\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"card__favorite_1-0\" class=\"comp card__favorite mm-myrecipes-favorite \"> <button class=\"mm-myrecipes-favorite__link\" data-check-on-load=\"false\" data-scroll-to-favorite=\"true\" data-doc-id=\"11945635\" data-doc-heading=\"Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans\" data-doc-url=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/chicken-parmesan-skillet-with-beans-11945635\" data-doc-image=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/AytJ8YVqQlDq0yuZMYpwl6WASK0=\/280x280\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Chicken-Parmesan-Skillet-with-Beans-268_preview_maxWidth_4000_maxHeight_4000_ppi_300_quality_100-9c86327652d54bc1bfaf060b0fd7f976.jpg\" data-tracking-on=\"card\" data-sign-in=\"\/authentication\/login?regSource=vfaclf&amp;isMyrecipes=true&amp;noBanner=cacheBust&amp;relativeRedirectUrl=\" data-sign-up=\"\/authentication\/login?regSource=vfaclf&amp;isMyrecipes=true&amp;noBanner=cacheBust&amp;relativeRedirectUrl=\" data-regsource=\"vfaclf\" data-is-bookmarked=\"false\" data-enable-custom-tracking=\"false\" data-show-interstitial=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-interstitial-login-text=\"Start Saving Recipes\" data-save-copy=\"Save Recipe\" data-saved-copy=\"Recipe Saved\" aria-label=\"Save Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \" data-tag=\"Chicken Thighs\">\n<div class=\"card__header\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text text-title-100\">Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"card__byline mntl-card__byline text-utility-200\" data-byline=\"By Liz Mervosh\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-recipe-review-bar_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-recipe-review-bar mntl-block has-ratings read-only js-recipe-review-bar\">\n<div id=\"mntl-recipe-review-bar__star-rating_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-recipe-review-bar__star-rating mntl-recipe-star-rating mm-recipes-star-rating\" data-track-rating-location=\"Top Nav - 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Having a side of kimchi or yogurt with a meal or drinking a glass of kefir or kombucha is a simple but effective way to continue to boost your digestive health.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-our-expert-take\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Our Expert Take <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fruits and veggies are still beneficial to digestive health, but the No. 1 food you can add to\u00a0your eating pattern to support your gut health is beans. No matter what variety, beans are super easy to integrate into your day-to-day, and they bring plenty of dietary fiber, vitamins and other nutrients that help support good bacteria in your gut, increase regularity and improve your overall health. 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They\u2019re a key player in many soups, chilis, tacos and salads, and the star of the show in bean skillets, dips and alongside rice as a side dish. While they bring plenty of creamy, hearty flavor to every recipe they\u2019re in, that\u2019s far from the only thing beans are good for.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beans\u2014whether they\u2019re black, navy, pinto, cannellini or any other variety\u2014happen to be an excellent ingredient for supporting gut health. They\u2019re not just a great source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/287742\/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-eating-more-fiber\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">dietary fiber<\/a>; beans also contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/8052689\/best-prebiotic-foods-for-better-gut-health\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">prebiotics<\/a>\u00a0and other essential nutrients that work toward improving your digestion.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0While a fruit or vegetable may seem like the obvious choice for the best food for gut health, beans are taking the top spot\u2014here\u2019s why.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-why-beans-are-so-good-for-your-gut\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Why Beans Are So Good for Your Gut <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you think about gut health, fiber is probably the first nutrient that comes to mind. Fiber is essential to improving our digestion, but 95% of Americans don\u2019t eat enough of it.<span data-cite=\"2\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span><span data-cite=\"3\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0Incorporating more beans into your eating pattern can help with this\u20141 cup of canned white beans has around 12 grams of fiber, that\u2019s close to half of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/how-much-fiber-should-you-be-eating-11752876\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Daily Value for fiber<\/a>.<span data-cite=\"4\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span><span data-cite=\"5\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0\u201cThe fiber in beans helps keep you regular and supports good gut bacteria,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/author\/emily-lachtrupp\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Their fiber content is a crucial reason why\u00a0beans are such a good option for gut health, but it\u2019s not the only nutrient they offer. Beans are rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/what-is-resistant-starch-11749332\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">resistant starch<\/a>, potassium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/health-benefits-of-iron-8733430\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">iron<\/a>\u00a0and other nutrients that help maintain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/habit-to-start-for-better-gut-health-11898977\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"3\">diverse microbiome<\/a>\u00a0in your gut.<span data-cite=\"6\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0Eating beans can also help reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes and help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/best-protein-for-weight-loss-12077331\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"4\">promote hea<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/best-protein-for-weight-loss-12077331\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"5\">lthy <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/best-protein-for-weight-loss-12077331\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"6\">weight maintenance<\/a>. What\u2019s not to love!\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block\" data-use-proximity=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/this-popular-drink-is-disrupting-your-gut-12246888\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"0\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_1-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Gastroenterologists Say This Popular Drink Is Disrupting Your Gut<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/3gM-uUBdEQeeV4VBDHyZiUu_rNA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Gastroenterologists-Say-This-Popular-Drink-Is-Disrupting-Your-Gut-7fb020f4cc3b4ebdb5c5ceaa0322f2a4.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"A patient holds their abdomen while a medical professional wearing gloves gestures during a consultation\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/3gM-uUBdEQeeV4VBDHyZiUu_rNA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Gastroenterologists-Say-This-Popular-Drink-Is-Disrupting-Your-Gut-7fb020f4cc3b4ebdb5c5ceaa0322f2a4.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"A patient holds their abdomen while a medical professional wearing gloves gestures during a consultation\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/winter-foods-to-help-you-poop-12176083\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"1\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_2-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">7 Winter Fruits and Vegetables to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/c5tnkaC0ssF93yxxosPHwdtaf_c=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/TK-Fiber-Packed-Winter-Foods-to-Help-You-Poop-8d299e96466649f5be6e6fd7c01446bb.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Recipe image of Marry Me Butternut Squash Casserole.\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/c5tnkaC0ssF93yxxosPHwdtaf_c=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/TK-Fiber-Packed-Winter-Foods-to-Help-You-Poop-8d299e96466649f5be6e6fd7c01446bb.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"Recipe image of Marry Me Butternut Squash Casserole.\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-ways-to-enjoy-beans\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Ways to Enjoy Beans <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beans are one of the most versatile foods out there. Thanks to their mild flavor, they don\u2019t typically overpower the other elements they share the dish with. Plus, there are so many different varieties to choose from.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Making a recipe where beans are the main attraction,\u00a0like in bean skillets or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/8016050\/slow-cooker-bean-kale-barley-soup\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">bean soups<\/a>, is a delicious way to get your daily intake. But\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0also super easy to add them to the foods you already enjoy on a day-to-day basis. \u201cAdd beans to a bowl, make a breakfast hash or use them as a taco filling,\u201d says Lachtrupp. \u201cThe possibilities are endless.\u201d If you don\u2019t like the texture, you don\u2019t even have to eat them whole. Blend cooked or canned\u00a0beans in a blender, food processor or with an immersion blender and add the resulting puree to your favorite pasta sauces, soups and stews and creamy dips\u2014it\u2019s a hack that bean lovers and haters alike can appreciate.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-spotlight--1-2-post mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight--1-2-post mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight mntl-block theme-1-2-post\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__heading mntl-text-block\">Recipes to Try<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__articles_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-universal-spotlight__articles mntl-document-spotlight mntl-document-card-list mntl-card-list mntl-block\" data-chunk=\"36\"><a id=\"mntl-card-list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-card-list-items mntl-document-card mntl-card card card--no-image\" data-doc-id=\"11945635\" data-tax-levels href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/chicken-parmesan-skillet-with-beans-11945635\" data-ordinal=\"1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/ODRVA5WqJgoiaYEdeeIz_OM8_kA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Chicken-Parmesan-Skillet-with-Beans-268_preview_maxWidth_4000_maxHeight_4000_ppi_300_quality_100-9c86327652d54bc1bfaf060b0fd7f976.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\" A recipe image of Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans.\" class=\"lazyload card__img card__img universal-image__image\" data-expand=\"300\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/ODRVA5WqJgoiaYEdeeIz_OM8_kA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Chicken-Parmesan-Skillet-with-Beans-268_preview_maxWidth_4000_maxHeight_4000_ppi_300_quality_100-9c86327652d54bc1bfaf060b0fd7f976.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript card__img card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\" A recipe image of Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans.\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"card__favorite_1-0\" class=\"comp card__favorite mm-myrecipes-favorite \"> <button class=\"mm-myrecipes-favorite__link\" data-check-on-load=\"false\" data-scroll-to-favorite=\"true\" data-doc-id=\"11945635\" data-doc-heading=\"Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans\" data-doc-url=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/chicken-parmesan-skillet-with-beans-11945635\" data-doc-image=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/AytJ8YVqQlDq0yuZMYpwl6WASK0=\/280x280\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Chicken-Parmesan-Skillet-with-Beans-268_preview_maxWidth_4000_maxHeight_4000_ppi_300_quality_100-9c86327652d54bc1bfaf060b0fd7f976.jpg\" data-tracking-on=\"card\" data-sign-in=\"\/authentication\/login?regSource=vfaclf&amp;isMyrecipes=true&amp;noBanner=cacheBust&amp;relativeRedirectUrl=\" data-sign-up=\"\/authentication\/login?regSource=vfaclf&amp;isMyrecipes=true&amp;noBanner=cacheBust&amp;relativeRedirectUrl=\" data-regsource=\"vfaclf\" data-is-bookmarked=\"false\" data-enable-custom-tracking=\"false\" data-show-interstitial=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-interstitial-login-text=\"Start Saving Recipes\" data-save-copy=\"Save Recipe\" data-saved-copy=\"Recipe Saved\" aria-label=\"Save Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \" data-tag=\"Chicken Thighs\">\n<div class=\"card__header\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text text-title-100\">Chicken Parmesan Skillet with Beans<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"card__byline mntl-card__byline text-utility-200\" data-byline=\"By Liz Mervosh\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-recipe-review-bar_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-recipe-review-bar mntl-block has-ratings read-only js-recipe-review-bar\">\n<div id=\"mntl-recipe-review-bar__star-rating_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-recipe-review-bar__star-rating mntl-recipe-star-rating mm-recipes-star-rating\" data-track-rating-location=\"Top Nav - 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Having a side of kimchi or yogurt with a meal or drinking a glass of kefir or kombucha is a simple but effective way to continue to boost your digestive health.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-our-expert-take\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Our Expert Take <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fruits and veggies are still beneficial to digestive health, but the No. 1 food you can add to\u00a0your eating pattern to support your gut health is beans. No matter what variety, beans are super easy to integrate into your day-to-day, and they bring plenty of dietary fiber, vitamins and other nutrients that help support good bacteria in your gut, increase regularity and improve your overall health. 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