Marinated Lupini Beans & Green Olives
A savory, Mediterranean-inspired snack featuring fiber-rich lupini beans and buttery green olives. Tossed with bright lemon and olive oil for a quick, gut-friendly bite.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Fiber, portion size and ingredients land differently for everyone. Increase unfamiliar foods gradually and notice comfort.
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Low energy
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Appetite changes
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Fatigue
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Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
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Before you start
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Ingredients
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Next: Drain and thoroughly rinse both the lupini…
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Drain and thoroughly rinse both the lupini…
Drain and thoroughly rinse both the lupini beans and green olives under cold water to remove excess sodium from their brines.
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Transfer them to a small bowl and…
Transfer them to a small bowl and toss with a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of dried oregano or black pepper.
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Let the bowl sit for just a…
Let the bowl sit for just a few minutes so the beans and olives can absorb the seasoned oil, then enjoy.
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The nutrition underneath
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Lupini beans have a translucent outer…
Lupini beans have a translucent outer skin. You can eat the skin for maximum fiber (great for digestion), or gently pinch the bean to pop it out for a softer, creamier texture.
Thoroughly rinsing brined snacks is a…
Thoroughly rinsing brined snacks is a great habit in perimenopause to keep sodium in check while still satisfying a salty craving.
Lupini beans are a legume closely…
Lupini beans are a legume closely related to peanuts; if you have a known severe peanut allergy, it is best to consult your allergist before trying them.
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