The Benefits of Beans
"It seems it is almost stylish for people to have a long list of foods they avoid. Some act as if the more foods you avoid, the better informed you must be. This approach is savvy when it comes to packaged items that should not even be called foods, but within the list of natural foods, diversity is best. In my practice, I have observed that limited diets lead to nutrient deficiencies, weaker digestive function and emotional stress.
Beans are a great case in point. Many either intentionally avoid them or do not think to include them in their diets. This is too bad, because research has shown that beans:
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"It seems it is almost stylish for people to have a long list of foods they avoid. Some act as if the more foods you avoid, the better informed you must be. This approach is savvy when it comes to packaged items that should not even be called foods, but within the list of natural foods, diversity is best. In my practice, I have observed that limited diets lead to nutrient deficiencies, weaker digestive function and emotional stress.
Beans are a great case in point. Many either intentionally avoid them or do not think to include them in their diets. This is too bad, because research has shown that beans:
- Slow aging
- Contain powerful antioxidants
- Lower blood pressure
- Prevent cancer
- Lower cholesterol
- Reduce food cravings
- Raise energy and help weight loss
- Improve the intestinal flora
- Kill fungus"
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My Crazy Sexy Guide to Beans
"Beans are loaded with protein and fiber and add heft and heartiness to any meal. Did you know that there are more than 800 varieties of beans?"
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"Beans are loaded with protein and fiber and add heft and heartiness to any meal. Did you know that there are more than 800 varieties of beans?"
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Beans Benefit Heart Health
"Adding just half a cup of beans a day to the diet can significantly reduce LDL (or "bad") cholesterol levels, according to a new meta-analysis published by the Canadian Medical Association."
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"Adding just half a cup of beans a day to the diet can significantly reduce LDL (or "bad") cholesterol levels, according to a new meta-analysis published by the Canadian Medical Association."
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Beans, Beans, Good for Your Heart
Half a cup of beans a day may drop one's cholesterol 20 points.
Half a cup of beans a day may drop one's cholesterol 20 points.
Are Canned Beans as Healthy as Cooked Beans?
"Beans are an essential part of any healthful diet. The federal government recommends about half a cup a day of beans, counting them as both a protein and a vegetable since they have the best of both worlds. Beans are excellent sources of fiber, folate, plant protein, plant iron, vitamin B1, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and copper, all while being naturally low in sodium.
Beans, regardless of type or form, are a nutrient rich food and should be encouraged as part of an overall healthy diet."
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"Beans are an essential part of any healthful diet. The federal government recommends about half a cup a day of beans, counting them as both a protein and a vegetable since they have the best of both worlds. Beans are excellent sources of fiber, folate, plant protein, plant iron, vitamin B1, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and copper, all while being naturally low in sodium.
Beans, regardless of type or form, are a nutrient rich food and should be encouraged as part of an overall healthy diet."
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Diabetics Should Take Their Pulses
There is a reason that professional diabetes associations recommend bean, chickpea, split pea, and lentil consumption as a means of optimizing diabetes control.
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There is a reason that professional diabetes associations recommend bean, chickpea, split pea, and lentil consumption as a means of optimizing diabetes control.
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Finally, The Truth About Soy
"A great piece about soy. Through my many years of research of health and nutrition I have never come across any real science that states or confirms the many myths of the dangers of soy. This misleading information written by two women has spread like wild fire across the internet over the years creating much confusion and fear about this bean, and even health advisors have succumbed into believing this vegetable is deadly without looking further into the source of the information or evidence (or lack thereof) to support the claims. This is a basic article which highlights the many myths but is a good place to start to become informed if soy is a concern for you. As with all health claims - do your research. Who is saying what? What is their agenda? What of the peer reviewed studies? Who is behind/backing the studies? I believe in eating whole foods, and supplementing your diet with processed soy foods is not a healthy choice. Like all processed foods processed soy protein can be harmful in many number of ways - you do not need science to tell you that!! I will try and post more info on this matter. Good reading, and good health!"
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"A great piece about soy. Through my many years of research of health and nutrition I have never come across any real science that states or confirms the many myths of the dangers of soy. This misleading information written by two women has spread like wild fire across the internet over the years creating much confusion and fear about this bean, and even health advisors have succumbed into believing this vegetable is deadly without looking further into the source of the information or evidence (or lack thereof) to support the claims. This is a basic article which highlights the many myths but is a good place to start to become informed if soy is a concern for you. As with all health claims - do your research. Who is saying what? What is their agenda? What of the peer reviewed studies? Who is behind/backing the studies? I believe in eating whole foods, and supplementing your diet with processed soy foods is not a healthy choice. Like all processed foods processed soy protein can be harmful in many number of ways - you do not need science to tell you that!! I will try and post more info on this matter. Good reading, and good health!"
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Soy Consumption Associated with Improved Survival and Lower Recurrence Rates in Breast Cancer Patients
