7. Beans

Beans are a great addition to salads, burgers and light snack items like upma and poha. They are rich in protein and provide the accurate amount of nutrition which benefits heart, muscles and also the brain. Being rich in fibre, beans help in lowering cholesterol and promoting healthy digestion. There is a wide variety which can be consumed throughout the week.

Protein:

100 grams of beans contain nearly 8 grams of protein.

Try this:

Boil beans and add them in a salad, upma, poha, noodles or even maggi.