Rice and Beans is our traditional food combination in this part of the world. They could be combined and prepared in the same pot or prepared separately and combined before eating. The popular combination is a source of protein and provides part of your daily vegetable and grain requirement. However, eating only beans and brown rice can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Beans and rice, make a complete protein when eaten together, that is, one that contains all of the essential amino acids present in protein. While beans and rice, individually, are low in certain types of essential amino acids, each offers what the other lacks. Brown rice, as a whole grain, and beans, regardless of type, are high in dietary fiber, which provides bulk to your diet. Both have a number of health benefits. Dietary fiber can help reduce constipation, as well as lower blood cholesterol levels. In addition to protein, beans and rice also help you reach your daily grain and vegetable intake. Beans are unique in this sense, as they count as a member of the protein group as well as the vegetable foods group. While beans and rice is a healthy food choice, especially if you keep the added sodium and fat content low, eating only beans and rice will lead to other nutritional deficiency.

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