Posted 03/30/2009
Are You Benefiting from the Power of Beans?
The beauty is in the balance
By Elaine Magee, RD, MPH
Beans offer an amazing package of nutrients—every piece is
important—but the beauty is in the balance. Beans are high in protein
and bursting with beneficial phytochemicals. You get good-quality
carbohydrates that interact with lots of fiber to be digested slowly.
Beans have been shown to result in relatively small increases in blood
glucose levels following meals—in people with and without diabetes. Read More >>
