Comments on: Spanish Bean Salad & the benefits of cayenne pepper

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:21:03 +0000

Hi Eileen. Most beans are slightly acidic since they are mostly starch thus limiting them to that 20 percent of your diet is recommended. However soy beans (esp. edamame-fresh soy beans) and lentils are mostly protein thus can be enjoyed more often. Choose fresh or dried beans over canned when ever possible and ideally sprouted beans are highly recommended as they are a living plant food that is biogenic–meaning that they can transfer their life energy to you. Seeds (including beans which are seeds) become more alkaline as they sprout and are packed with enzymes. Good luck with your journey and please holler with any other questions. Sorry for responding so late.

By: Eileen Wotherspoon

Eileen Wotherspoon — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:01:14 +0000

I’m just learning about acidic and alkaline foods. I’ve been reading that most beans are acidic – are there any out there that are not?

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 05 May 2010 04:23:30 +0000

Awe, I’m glad you love the recipe. If you try the brocoli salad, go easy on the hemp oil- I got carried away yesterday and it can be over powering, but it is VERY good for you. Thanx for leaving a comment here Donna:)