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The Karen Hurd Bean Diet Basics

First, read this blog post and then download the TBP Guidelines.

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Bean Diet Guidelines

Just Eat Beans

The whole two week plan on one page, the troubleshooting playbook, and the 6 recipes we make every week.

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Important Books

These books talk mainly about chronic inflammation and digestion issues like Crohn’s but are extremely helpful in learning about the science of TBP.

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Food, Recipes & Kitchen

Food

Types of beans and lentils I eat every week, plus some great coffee alternatives and more!

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Coffee Substitutes

These coffee substitutes are a great alternative to start your day. There’s zero caffeine, but it’s a prefect replacement to maintain your morning ritual.

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Vegan Essentials

To get the full protein profile, it’s recommended that vegans eat one serving of whole grain with two servings of beans - preferably two different types of beans.

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Psyllium Husk

An alternative to beans is psyllium husk. I personally take Psyllium husk caps, but as long as you take an equivalent to 5 grams of soluble of fiber per the nutritional value label in the back. Note, it’s not meant to fully replace beans because beans have so many nutrients and minerals like magnesium that our bodies need.