Nutritious Bean Tips to Digest

Most Canadians have heard that edible beans are healthy for them yet are unaware of what these little gems actually bring to the table. Weighing hardly anything, beans produced by Ontario Bean Growers are packed with goodness.

1. Energy Booster — Fuel up on beans’ energy from complex carbohydrates and protein to help build and maintain muscle.

2. Belly Buster — Diets that are high in fibre are associated with weight management. Beans are loaded with dietary fibre.

3. Heart Lover — Studies have shown that people who eat beans tend to have lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and lower risk of obesity. 2 High cholesterol and blood pressure are risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

4. Blood Sugar Manager — Pulses, including beans, are high in fibre and protein, contain slowly digestible starches, and are low on the glycemic index, which can help manage blood sugar levels after meals. 4,5,6

5. Gluten-free Friend — Ground beans create 100 per cent gluten- free flour that outperforms many other gluten- free flours in calcium, iron, potassium, B- vitamins and fibre. A nourishing option for people living with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.

6. Budget Stretcher — Beans are an affordably rich source of plant protein. Swap them with meat two or more times each week and see how much money beans will save you.