Superfood Profile: Beans
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Beans: The Choice Of Medical Experts And Weight Loss Instructors
Beans in any form, fresh and green straight from the garden or dried and
processed, are among the healthiest of foods on the planet. Apart from a rich
source of complex carbohydrates that provide you with sustained energy for
the day, if consumed in adequate quantities, beans also contain a lot of important
nutrients such as, protein, foliate, potassium, calcium and all this without the
fats and cholesterol that come along with the dairy, meat and processed foods
consumed daily by the unhealthy masses.
Beans, even if consumed in small quantities daily, will assist you greatly in your
plans for a healthier lifestyle and are also a great contributor to any weight
loss program. Beans are known to be very rich in fiber too and two cups of
cooked black beans can easily provide the important requirement of 25-30 grams, or 100%
of the daily fiber that is recommended by the medical and nutrition experts
the world over.
Natural Weight Loss Food And An Endless List Of Health Benefits Of Beans.
There is no end to the health benefits of beans or the useful ways one can
use dry beans in day-to-day cooking and baking. Beans will prove to be satisfying,
filling and have most of the essential nutrients a daily diet requires. The combination of beans and brown rice
contain 8 essential amino acids required for healthy living.
Beans have been described as a ‘natural weight loss food, and rightfully so since they
can be so filling. This means that you can eat la ittle and take in the most
nutrients that are essential to your overall well being.
Also, A diet that includes beans
in any form will be rich in fiber that directly contributes to the reduction of
the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease while
also reducing blood pressure. To increase the health benefits of beans one can
complement the intake with grain foods such as brown rice, wheat and pulses. The low-fat
and high fiber content of beans are so filling that anyone who dreams of weight
loss, but cannot seem to shed their mass, will quickly experience both health
and weight loss benefits of beans by just consuming 3 cups of the stuff in a week.
Some Of The ‘Other’ Benefits Of Beans
Other health benefits of beans include; the water soluble property of the fiber
contained in the beans, this helps in trapping the bile acids in the gooey mixture
and lowers the levels of the ‘bad cholesterol’ or LDL as it is known, and all without
affecting the levels of the ‘good cholesterol’, HDL. The content of insoluble fiber
of beans must not be ignored too as this is one of the many health benefits of beans
that can be found in very few, but more expensive, diet supplements.
This insoluble
fiber prevents and even combats diseases such as, colon cancer, constipation, gas
and many other conditions of the alimentary tract. This insoluble fiber swells the
size of the stool which pressurizes the intestines to move things along quickly.
This creates a natural cleansing mechanism for the colon.
Phytochemicals that are rich in lignans are also abundantly present in beans and
play an important role in preventing certain cancers, osteoporosis and heart disease
by reducing blood cholesterol.
Economy, Convenience And Taste Combined
Apart from the health benefits of beans and them being a part of a superior weight loss diet,
beans are fairly easy to cook and store. Beans are also very affordable affordable food and
this is not considering the many health benefits of beans that come as a bonus with
the food as also does the taste. A better way to combine economy, health and flavor
has yet to be invented.
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