small but MIGHTY

BEANS are a high-fibre, low fat, vitamin- packed source of protein and now there are even more reasons to eat them.



1) There are chock-full of antioxidants.
Black beans offer the most benefit, followed by lentils, black soya beans and red kidney beans, says a new study from North Dakota State University. The high levels of phytochemicals may help prevent hardening of the arteries by reducing plaque build-up and keeping blood vessels healthy.

2) They lower cholesterol.
People at risk of developing diabetes lowered total and LDL(bad) cholesterol by more than 8% when they ate 120ml of pinto beans a day for 8 weeks, according to a recent Arizona State University study. In comparison,120ml of oatmeal a day lowers cholesterol by about 2%.

3) They prevent disease.
Studies show that nutrients in legumes may also protect against Alzheimer's as well as breast and colon cancers.