The Many Health Benefits of Beans
Posted 21-05-2021
These nutrient-packed foods are key contributors to lasting weight loss and good health.
Though the term “superfood” is applied to many foods these days, beans really may be deserving of the title. In addition to being inexpensive (dried beans can cost just pennies per serving), they’re full of nutrients, including copper, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, as well as protein and fiber.
One study found that eating beans four times per week reduced heart disease risk by 22 percent. Another showed that bean eaters may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and may have better blood sugar control if they do have the disease.
“Beans promote good health and can be used many ways, including in soups, salads, dips, and desserts,” says Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., a food and nutrition specialist ...
