Beans are a rich source of protein and carbohydrates, besides being a good source of Vitamin B like riboflavin, niacin, folic acid and thiamine. Likewise, they provide iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, phosphorus and a high content of fiber. They are also an excellent source of polyunsaturated fat acids.
Scientists are analyzing paratmeters that increase the weight reduction due to bean consumption. It is not whim, but is a fact: Beans can help fight obesity! According to recent scientific revisions made by experts in the Michigan State University (MSU), eating beans can help you lose weight. The studies also show that bean consuption can help reduce the risk and complications of some diseases like: diabetes, high blood pressure, cerebral artery stroke and some cancers.
Some bean types like mayacoba, kidney, pinto and black are naurally low in total fat and do not contain saturated fat or choloesterol, besides providing you with with important nutrients, such as fiber protein, calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium. Its health benefits are coherent with many health complaints approved by the FDA, specifically those related with heart disease and cancer.
Another way in which beans fight overfeeding is through its loy glycemic index. Foods with a low glycemic index slowly liberate glucose in the blood stream providing you with energy for a long period of time.
