Been Eating Beans

 A round healthy food, beans are vegetables but contain protein associated with meat. This makes them an ideal alternative to meat for vegetarians. Beans are full of both soluble and insoluble fiber so it should be part of daily diet. They contain more fiber than any other vegetables and are very helpful during constipation.


 Beans help in preventing anemia because of its rich content of minerals, vitamins and irons. It is also recommended for people who want to build muscles as it contain 20% protein and high in carbohydrates. Studies have shown that all kind of beans can help lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride level in the body because most beans contain only two to three percent fat and beans are excellent to prevent and treat diabetes. Beans have a low glycemic index(rate at which blood raises the blood sugar), and it provides sustained energy while slowly being released into the blood stream.


Nutrition Content:
Based on per 100gm

• Vitamin A - 280 l.u 
• Vitamin B - Thiamine .21mg
• Vitamin C - 32mg
• Iron - 2.3mg
• Calcium - 63mg
• Fat - 8gm
• Protein - 7.5gm
• Carbohydrate - 23.5gm
• Calories - 128
• Niacin - 1.4mg
• Riboflavin - 11mg