The beneficial dietary fibre in baked beans

ACCORDING to the Health Ministry, Malaysian adults should get 20g to 30g of fibre daily. However, local data reveals that the average urban Malaysian’s diet only contains about 13g to 16g of total dietary fibre.

The most common source of dietary fibre is legumes, such as beans, and the easiest way to add beans to your diet is with canned baked beans.

Baked beans can help stave off hunger longer by filling you up, and moderating blood sugar levels.

It also contains proteins which contribute to healthier hair and nails, while aiding in the repair of damaged tissues.

The lycopene in the tomato sauce found in canned baked beans is an antioxidant that helps protect against prostate, lung, and stomach cancer.

Baked beans also contain minerals like magnesium,

selenium, and copper which are potent antioxidants that protect our cells from free radical attack.

To incorporate baked beans into your diet, try going meatless at least once a week and replacing the meats you eat with baked beans or other plant proteins.

Ayam Brand Baked Beans can help you meet your dietary fibre intake requirements.

It comes in three varieties – Ayam Brand Baked Beans in tomato sauce, Ayam Brand Baked Beans Cheese which contains tomato sauce with real parmesan cheese, and Ayam Brand Baked Beans Light that has the same great taste, but is formulated with 54% reduced sugar and 28% lower salt.

Each variety comes in two sizes, the 425g family size and the 230g size.

Ayam Brand Baked Beans are available nationwide at the recommended retail price of RM2.12 for a 230g can, and RM3.29 for a 425g can.

Ayam Brand Baked Beans are made from the best, big northern haricot beans, imported directly from the United States.

Best of all, Ayam Brand Baked Beans can be eaten straight out of the can or added to your favourite foods.