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Black Beans, etc
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Research shows black beans are one of the healthiest foods on the planet
by Raw Michelle
(NaturalNews) We all have heard about the importance of including brightly colored fresh vegetables and fruits in our diet, and how consuming them gives us a tremendous health boost - and this is undeniably true. However, in our quest to load up our shopping carts in the produce aisle, we might want to take a few minutes to go stock up on some beans as well, black beans in particular.
Some promising research has been done that demonstrates the power of black beans when it comes to combating inflammation, preventing cancers and heart disease, keeping weight gain and obesity at bay, and excellent support for our digestive health. (1)
The dark color of the black bean is a surprising source of powerful nutrients (2)
Studies have shown that the deep dark coat on the black bean is a powerful source of three important flavonoids: delphinidin, petunidin, and malvidin. These important substances are super-high in antioxidant activity. (3)
Black beans are a fantastic source of protein
Just one cup of black beans has a whopping 15 grams of protein! Not only that, but there is zero saturated fat in these tasty legumes, which are a lean, plant-based protein that can be enjoyed by vegans, vegetarians, and non-vegetarian eaters alike. (4)
This protein-powered bean gives you a longer feeling of satiation, which can help you feel good all day long.
If you are looking to add healthy fiber to your diet, and support your digestive health, and reduce your risk for colon cancer, consider black beans[/b]
In the world of healthy sources of fiber, you cannot get much better than black beans. In addition, studies have demonstrated that they are good for our digestive system, especially the colon. (5)
By adding these tasty beans to your diet, you can lower your risk for colon cancer. The fiber and resistant starch of the bean are the source of this protection, because the body does not digest the starch, your body produces butyrate to aid in the digestion - and this is a compound that has been shown to prevent cancer. (6)
Looking to keep heart disease at bay? Add black beans to your diet to boost your heart health
As mentioned above, black beans are an excellent source of fiber - and fiber is a potent fighter against heart disease, along with its power-packed nutrients like folate, potassium, vitamin B6 and phytonutrients. (7)
The fiber helps reduce cholesterol, and the B6 and folate ward off homocysteine, which in excess can damage blood vessels. All of this means that black beans are a potent source of heart-healthy nutrients! Even better, black beans are incredibly cheap - making them one of the best health food bargains out there. The sheer versatility of this modest legume is amazing - there are so many ways you can use it in your meal planning! Some great ideas for recipes with black beans in a starring role can be found at food.com. (8)
Sources:
(1) http://draxe.com
(2) http://www.whfoods.com
(3) http://scialert.net
(4) http://www.mensfitness.com
(5) http://www.fca.com
(6) https://pcrm.org
(7) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
(8) http://www.food.com/
Suzanne
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Re: Black Beans, etc
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Enjoy The Nutritional Benefits Of Garbanzo Beans
by Reuben Chow
(NaturalNews) The garbanzo bean resembles, to some degree, the head of a ram. This gave rise to its Latin name, Cicer arietinum, which means "small ram." Another common name for garbanzo beans is chickpeas. These beans come in several different colors, including beige, green, black, brown and red. Garbanzo beans have a nut-like taste and a somewhat buttery yet starchy texture. It is a common ingredient in various Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. In India and Pakistan, it has become a major crop due largely to its drought tolerance. Here is a quick rundown on some of the health benefits and nutritional properties of garbanzo beans.
Protein
Like other beans, chickpeas are an excellent source of protein. Every 100g of garbanzo beans contain about 8.86g of protein.
One concern regarding the protein in beans and peas, however, is that it is not as complete as the protein found in animal flesh. In other words, certain amino acids, such as tryptophan and methionine, could be present in lower concentrations. To ensure a more complete and well-rounded profile of vegetarian protein intake, some experts recommend eating beans together with whole grains.
Fiber
A half-cup of chickpeas could contain about 1.0g of soluble fiber and 5.0g of insoluble fiber. Being high in fiber, garbanzo beans can help reduce blood levels of "bad" cholesterol as well as help keep blood sugar levels steady. This makes them a great food choice for diabetics and persons who are insulin-resistant.
Other nutrients
Garbanzo beans contain molybdenum, which is a trace mineral that the body needs to detoxify sulfites -- sulfites are a potentially harmful preservative often found in wine and processed meats like luncheon meat and bacon that could induce headaches, anxiety or quickened heartbeat in sensitive individuals.
Chickpeas also contain:
• manganese -- about 1.03mg per 100g
• iron -- about 2.89mg per 100g
• magnesium -- about 48mg per 100g
• copper -- about 0.352mg per 100g
• zinc -- about 1.53mg per 100g
• folic acid
• calcium
• potassium
• phosphorus
• vitamins B1, B2 and B3
Purchasing, storing and preparing garbanzo beans
When purchasing dried garbanzo beans, ensure that there is no moisture among them. Also look out for damage by insects or the presence of cracks. If the grocer stores the beans in bins, ensure that the bins are covered. Store the chickpeas in a cool, dry place, within an airtight container.
When getting canned garbanzo beans, go for those that do not contain additional salt or potentially harmful food preservatives and additives.
Garbanzo beans can be served as part of hummus, pasta, sauces, soups and salads.
Caution
As garbanzo beans contain some purines, persons with kidney stones and gout should exercise caution consuming them. These beans also contain a lot of oxalate, so those with oxalate-containing kidney stones should not eat too much of them. In addition, some persons could be allergic to garbanzo beans.
Sources for this article include:
http://science.naturalnews.com
Murray, Michael, ND., Pizzorno, Joseph, ND., and Pizzorno, Lara, MA, LMT. The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2005. Print.
Yeager, Selene, et al. The Doctors Book of Food Remedies. New York, NY: Rodale, 2007. Print.
Haas, Elson M., MD, and Levin, Buck, PhD, RD. Staying Healthy With Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. New York, NY: Celestial Arts, 2006. Print.
Collins, Elise Marie. An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods: A Shopper's Companion. San Francisco, California: Conari Press, 2009. Print.
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Re: Black Beans, etc
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One Of The World's Most Popular Snacks May Be The Secret To Balanced Heart Health: Hummus
by Jennifer Lea Reynolds
(NaturalNews) If you've ever said no to eating hummus at a friend's house, or never tried making your own homemade recipe, you might want to reconsider for the sake of your heart health. Hummus, a mixture comprised primarily of mashed beans (typically chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans or bengal grams), lemon juice and olive oil, has been shown to have heart-healthy properties.
Let's take the issue of high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels, both of which are linked to compromised heart health.
Chickpeas in particular are associated with improving these levels. In fact, researchers intentionally put residents in Northern India on a high-fat diet in order to raise their cholesterol to levels that were comparable to that of the Western World, then had them consume chickpeas instead of some of the other grains that they were eating. The effect that chickpeas had on their cholesterol was incredible; within five months their levels went from around 206 mg/dL to about 160. Overall, cholesterol was diminished by more than 15 percent in most of the people involved in this study.
Chickpeas referred to as a 'superior' food, terrific for heart health
That specific study, entitled Hypocholesterolaemic Effect of Bengal Gram: a Long-term Study in Man, concluded that "... Bengal gram significantly lowers serum lipids in man." It explains that they provide a "sustained action during long-term administration," which demonstrates that it is "superior to many known hypocholesterolaemic substances."
Dr. Michael Greger is on board with these findings, emphasizing their importance in his video, Beans, Beans, They're Good for Your Heart. In it, he reinforces the benefits of legumes as they relate to heart health, saying that "those without legumes in their daily diet may be at quadruple the odds of suffering high blood pressure."
In that same video, he also notes that when a person adds two servings of lentils, chickpeas, split peas or beans to their diet on a daily basis, their cholesterol levels are often cut so much that people fall well below the range in which statin drugs are usually prescribed.
That's great news, because as Natural News readers are aware, statin drugs are extremely harmful to health.
Hummus or statin drugs? Only one truly helps your health ...[/I]
For example, Professor Ishak Mansi, a heart specialist at the University of Texas, engaged in a study which found that statin users are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes compared to those who do not use them. The findings, which also led to the discovery that their use makes people about 250 percent more likely to get diabetes, along with life-threatening complications such as eye or kidney damage, changed the way he thinks about statins. When it comes to people with heart disease, he says he's skeptical and "... concerned about the long term effects on the huge population of healthy people on these drugs who continue for many years."
Health Ranger Mike Adams is strongly against statin drugs, often writing about their damaging effects, and referring to them as "cellular poisons that accelerate aging and promote muscle fatigue, diabetes, memory loss and more." He reminds people of the many studies that have shown how they wreak havoc on the body, doing everything from altering stem cells, to causing memory loss, to a host of other health issues. Of course, development of these other issues – which was brought on by being on statin drugs in the first place – is exactly what Big Pharma wants. "Statin drugs, in effect, became 'gateway drugs' that led to expanding medication prescriptions for yet more high-profit drugs," Adams writes.
Do your best to avoid the progression of ill health that can arise when becoming trapped in the Big Pharma web. This means turning to healthy, organic foods that include eating plenty of beans such as chickpeas. You can easily make your own healthy hummus by blending chickpeas with olive oil, lemon juice and some garlic (or other spices of your choice).
[b]Sources for this article include:
NutritionFacts.org
NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov[PDF]
NutritionFacts.org
NaturalNews.com
NaturalNews.com
Science.NaturalNews.com
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Re: Black Beans, etc
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04/04/16 11:18 AM
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Research shows black beans are one of the healthiest foods on the planet
by Raw Michelle
(NaturalNews) We all have heard about the importance of including brightly colored fresh vegetables and fruits in our diet, and how consuming them gives us a tremendous health boost - and this is undeniably true. However, in our quest to load up our shopping carts in the produce aisle, we might want to take a few minutes to go stock up on some beans as well, black beans in particular.
Some promising research has been done that demonstrates the power of black beans when it comes to combating inflammation, preventing cancers and heart disease, keeping weight gain and obesity at bay, and excellent support for our digestive health. (1)
The dark color of the black bean is a surprising source of powerful nutrients (2)
Studies have shown that the deep dark coat on the black bean is a powerful source of three important flavonoids: delphinidin, petunidin, and malvidin. These important substances are super-high in antioxidant activity. (3)
Black beans are a fantastic source of protein
Just one cup of black beans has a whopping 15 grams of protein! Not only that, but there is zero saturated fat in these tasty legumes, which are a lean, plant-based protein that can be enjoyed by vegans, vegetarians, and non-vegetarian eaters alike. (4)
This protein-powered bean gives you a longer feeling of satiation, which can help you feel good all day long.
If you are looking to add healthy fiber to your diet, and support your digestive health, and reduce your risk for colon cancer, consider black beans[/b]
In the world of healthy sources of fiber, you cannot get much better than black beans. In addition, studies have demonstrated that they are good for our digestive system, especially the colon. (5)
By adding these tasty beans to your diet, you can lower your risk for colon cancer. The fiber and resistant starch of the bean are the source of this protection, because the body does not digest the starch, your body produces butyrate to aid in the digestion - and this is a compound that has been shown to prevent cancer. (6)
Looking to keep heart disease at bay? Add black beans to your diet to boost your heart health
As mentioned above, black beans are an excellent source of fiber - and fiber is a potent fighter against heart disease, along with its power-packed nutrients like folate, potassium, vitamin B6 and phytonutrients. (7)
The fiber helps reduce cholesterol, and the B6 and folate ward off homocysteine, which in excess can damage blood vessels. All of this means that black beans are a potent source of heart-healthy nutrients! Even better, black beans are incredibly cheap - making them one of the best health food bargains out there. The sheer versatility of this modest legume is amazing - there are so many ways you can use it in your meal planning! Some great ideas for recipes with black beans in a starring role can be found at food.com. (8)
Sources:
(1) http://draxe.com
(2) http://www.whfoods.com
(3) http://scialert.net
(4) http://www.mensfitness.com
(5) http://www.fca.com
(6) https://pcrm.org
(7) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
(8) http://www.food.com/
Suzanne Eating your frijoles negros has always been a daily staple for many latinos, you can make them into vegan patties, make them into burritos, put in salads, or create soup. It is a great food for vegetarians and vegans to make in many ways...
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