It’s a nourishing and versatile pantry staple.

Even after finishing, I would ask her for merienda, or snacks, after school.

I always had a big appetite and even though I ate a lot, I had difficulty gaining weight.

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It wasnt until college I learned that I have a fast metabolism.

Since I always feel hungry, I now know to increase my protein intake, including meat andbeans.

Cooking beans from dried requires hours of soaking and cooking, so I just opt for canned.

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My favorite?365 Whole Foods Market Organic Bean Trio.

Canned beans are one of my favorite pantry staples.

I typically use it to make a classicthree-bean salador a slow-cooker ham and bean soup.

The beans offer three distinct textures that are great forchili recipes.

Sometimes I add them into tacos or roll them up into burritos.

Whatever I add these beans fill up my appetite and I dont find myself feeling hungry anymore.