Healing Properties Of Beans and Lentils

Beans and Lentils

Beans and lentils are an excellent source of protein and fiber. They are
also a low fat food. They are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants.
Research has shown that they can help prevent and treat a wide
variety of chronic diseases such as, inflammatory diseases, heart
disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, obesity, cancer and
strokes.

Healing Properties Of Beans and Lentils

Black Beans:

A bonanza of soluble fiber, the kind that helps lower LDL (by as much
as 24 percent) and reduce blood pressure.
The fiber also helps keep sugar levels on an even keel, staving off
hunger, even reducing the need for insulin among diabetics.
Of course, other beans and peas are full of fiber too. Below is a list of
the most common types.
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
Lima beans
Fava beans
Black-eyed peas
Kidney beans
Navy beans
Great northern beans
Pinto beans

Lentils:

A powerhouse of nutrients mostly B vitamins, which recent research
from the ongoing Physicians Health Study, suggest it may help protect
against heart attacks.
Lentils are also high in fiber, protein and minerals such as iron and
immune boosters copper, manganese and zinc.

Miso:

This soybean paste (used to season soups and sauces) contains
isoflavones, substances that may protect against breast cancer by
inhibiting the growth of blood vessels that fuel solid tumors.
Tofu or soybean curd, is also rich in iron and calcium (when processed
with calcium salts).
Another soy product, tempeh, also provides vitamins A and B6,
magnesium and zinc with less fat than tofu.
Other soy products include:
Soymilk, Soy Beverages
Soynuts
Soy Yogurt
Tofu & Tofu Products