Beans: Protein or Carb/Starch?

Hello everyone I'm 4 weeks post-op and I'm getting conflicting stories about beans. Some people say to count them as a protein, while my nutritionist says they are a carb/starch. I have'nt tried them yet until I find out what to count them as. So what does everyone count them as?

Carb-o-licious.  My favorite carb.

It's a good source of both protein and carbs. Enjoy them.

well you already have the answer, carbs and protein but they are not on my list of foods okay to eat until stages 5-6 which is seven months out, along with potatoes, corn and peas and other complex carbs. Carbs at the early stages are OUT, at least for the plan I'm on. I know all surgeons and plans seem to be different. I have to say though, the other day I was out and in a pinch for something to eat so........... Pinto's and cheese at Taco Bell really filled the bill for me.   Othere than that, I am not going to eat them for another 6 months.  That's my 2 cents..

Take care! And congrats on your surgery and your journey to a new, healthy you!

4 weeks? Hang in there, it just gets easier… Beans Carbs or Proteins?  Both really… ½ cup of pinto beans- 116 calories Total Carbs 22g Dietary Fiber 7g (“Net Carbs”- 15g) Sugars 1g Protein 7g

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Both and good for you too!! My doctor allowed pintos & cheese from taco bell with out the red sauce the day he released me from the hospital. It just depends on what your doc allows. I did and still do enjoy beans. I cook them really often.