Are beans good for the heart? Cardiologist reveals shocking science!

[@auntsandran]

Beans and pulses are the best. I love 'em! Thanks for this discussion.

[@SuperFoodParents]

Yesterday I pureed carrots and great northern beans to create a creamy orange sauce. Poured it over sauteed onions, mushrooms and orzo and my kids think its a cheesy pasta 🍜 🤩

[@DrStevenLome]

That sounds great! I make a plant-based mac & cheese with carrots and potatoes, but perhaps instead of potatoes, using beans could work!

[@wahrheit2823]

I am so glad to see you are back in action on YT. I have some black beans warming up on the stove at this moment. Happy endothelium, happy life!

[@DrStevenLome]

Yes!!! Love black beans! Glad to be back here and hope you enjoy the videos!

[@GreenVegan816]

Awesome information! Thank you for all the work you put into this!

[@DrStevenLome]

Glad you like it! Spreading the power of plants!

[@michaelmackey754]

Great video… Black beans are my favorite

[@DrStevenLome]

Mine too!

[@justaguybeingaguy]

Thanks doctor! 👑

[@CatherineMartikan]

Loved this video! I like all beans, but I particularly like lentils. My favorite dish is mujadera (Lebanese lentils and rice).

[@DrStevenLome]

Sounds yummy!

[@paulfromcda8440]

I love that you keep it short, to the point and entertaining!! Thanks

[@craigsgreentable]

Awesome video, thank you for all the work that went into it. Very shareable!! My favorite bean is definitely the butter bean... massive, fun, and adaptable! Here's one of my favorite bean recipes for Christmas Lima Beans (or light red kidney beans), it goes great with steamed rice, broccoli, and carrots! Craig's Cajun Christmas Beans --------------------- 8 ounces Christmas Lima beans (or Light Red Kidney Beans), dry 6 cups water bay leaf 1 tbsp salt-free cajun seasoning (homemade is great, I reduce the cayenne by 75% so everyone can enjoy) 1/2 tsp celery seed 1.5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp braggs liquid aminos 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (I used hickory) Add beans, water, and bay leaf to an instant pot. Cook at high pressure for 40 minutes, allow natural release for 15 minutes and then vent the rest of the pressure. If there is a lot of excess broth, ladle some out into a reserve bowl; you can always stir it back in to reach your desired consistency. Add in remaining ingredients and stir frequently. Remove about 1/2 cup of beans with a cup of broth from the instant pot to a small blender (or a separate dish to use an immersion blender), blend until very creamy and then stir back in to the remaining beans, stirring often to allow the starches to release and for the beans to become creamy. Add reserved broth as desired to reach a creamy consistency. They will look amazing! Beans will thicken as they sit, save that reserved broth until they're almost cool, add any more as needed, and store them perfectly creamy.

[@DrStevenLome]

Thank you! Wow that’s awesome recipe! I will certainly try this!

[@bretthenley7541]

Thank you Dr. Steve for another awesome video! Gotta check out your daughter's chili recipe. Beans are a superpower food for the mitochondria! Keep it PLANTSTRONG and HEARTSTRONG! 🍎 🥦 🧡

[@DrStevenLome]

Yes!!! Thank you for the kind words! We really need to be giving out beans for free to all Americans!

[@DAVE_WHITE]

Glad you made the video! I eat one can dark red beans a day, also sardines and most times I will top it off with Goat Yogurt!!

[@chriscat6228]

Can you make a video with your thoughts on elevated lp(a) and plant based diet vs taking meds to decrease ldl as much as possible.

[@DrStevenLome]

Yes! Great topic! Will work on it!

[@Nicholas-cd3ef]

Are the pre cooked canned beans at the store good? Or should I be boiling them from dry for optimal health?

[@DrStevenLome]

As long as they have no added ingredients, including no added fat or salt it is fine. Some people advocate keeping it organic and making sure the can is BPA free. You can actually get them in a box sometimes.

[@thanhdang2546]

What is your position on soybeans or Tofu. They are high in fat. Thanks in advance.

[@DrStevenLome]

Soy as unprocessed as possible is fine. Yes they are about 40% fat. If trying to reverse heart disease, may be best to avoid or minimize since the goal is about 10% of calories from fat. Light tofu can work. The problem with soy is when it is processed like “soy nuggets” or “soy burgers”.

[@thanhdang2546]

Thanks for the answer. No Tofu is no problem for me. I have been making tofu out of brown lentils (Burmese tofu). It is cheaper and can be used to make stir fry (no oil) with vegetables. @@DrStevenLome

[@sudarshanmusic7689]

nice..sir

[@DrStevenLome]

Thank you!

[@fredallen5999]

Thick bean soups poured over brown rice and barley loaded with spice delicious with a big salad on the side!

[@charlesfleeman1765]

Black beans are my favorite and I use them often in a simple mix with fried onion, fried canned corn, and a barbecue spice mix. 250 grams of dried black beans, one large onion, and one can of sweet corn costs around €2.50 these days... and I get two meals from that.

[@DrStevenLome]

Sounds great!

[@video1000nights]

Great video. For medical theory and not medical advice…..Would you hypothesize that severe arteriosclerosis would generally reverse faster / better or the same with: WFPB sos free + high dose atorvastatin + ezetimibe and LDL = 20- …..vs…… WFPB sos free, no meds and LDL = 50~.

[@DrStevenLome]

Glad you liked the video! In theory, we know the lower the better for LDL, but there is no study that has compared the LDL ranges that you mention. In my clinical practice if the LDL is 20, I would reduce the medications with a goal of keeping it around 50. Risk of meds vs benefit of crazy low LDL. I favor getting off meds.

[@video1000nights]

@@DrStevenLome thank you. Really appreciate all of your videos and your KZbin channel and presentations.

[@rodolfocampos3787]

Does eating a plant based diet lowers your high blood pressure (160/89) ?

[@DrStevenLome]

Yes indeed! Formally…the DASH diet is recommended which is a mostly plant based diet. I will make videos on hypertension soon. Exercise, reach ideal body weight, no alcohol, sleep good…and plant based diet!

[@Zasha777]

I would like beans that are not in a tin gluten free, no pesticides but not easy to find in a supermarket.

[@saginaw60]

No added salt? That nonsense went on for decades, now salt is back, and my acid reflex is gone.