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Tip of the Day - Benefits of Beans and Legumes
2009-03-17 17:43:43 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - Food Health News News)
As the old children’s rhyme goes, beans (and their counterparts legumes) truly are a magical fruit and can be cooked and eaten in a variety of ways.
Denver, Colorado (CaymanMama.com) — Beans, beans, the magical fruit! The more you eat, the more you….are healthy!
As the old children’s rhyme goes, beans (and their counterparts legumes) truly are a magical fruit and can be cooked and eaten in a variety of ways.
If possible, it is best to include one or two servings daily to for an excellent source of of vegetarian protein with a half cup providing between 6-7 grams.
Due to their high folic acid content, beans and legumes may help protect against cancers such as lung, colon, and cervix, and may also prevent birth defects. The exceptionally high fiber content in beans and legumes will provide 25-30 percent of the recommended amount. These powerhouse foods are also a low-glycemic index food.
It is easy and inexpensive to substitute the protein portion of a meal with beans. Hummus and bean dip are healthy and easy ways to add beans to your diet. Thoroughly draining the water after soaking and cooking dry beans will help reduce gas.
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