What happens if I only eat beans and rice?
                                
                                
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                                While beans and rice combine to form a complete protein, a diet of *only* these two staples is not advised for long-term health and can lead to severe nutritional deficiencies over time. What happens if I only eat beans and rice is that you'll miss out on a wide spectrum of essential vitamins, minerals, and fats necessary for proper bodily function.