beans and bean products
Beans and Bean Products
Beans and bean products can offer an alternative to, or a replacement for, meat and dairy products.
Beans and bean products give us a gradual, consistent energy and are an excellent source of protein, complex carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. They are a rich source of antioxidants (which remove free radicals in the body) and are low in fat and cholesterol.
In Chinese medicine they are said to promote overall health in the body and are used to treat the kidneys and the functions associated with the kidneys.
Beans and bean products are connected to a reduction in the risk of certain health conditions, such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and breast and colon cancers.