| | | CommonHealth’s Weekly Wellnote
| Simple, science backed guidance for a healthy workforce
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| | Powered by Plants: Beans Are Beautiful for Your Body
| When you’re looking for food that’s nutrient dense (meaning it packs a lot of good stuff into not too many calories), beans should top your list. A serving of beans is just a half-cup. But that small amount is big on nutrients, and beans are one of the most affordable foods in the grocery store.
| Beans are a great source of fiber. A half-cup serving of black beans, for example, contains 8 grams of fiber or about 25% of what you need in a day. They are also an excellent source of plant-based protein, potassium, iron, and vitamin B6.
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| What Beans Can Do for You
| | • | Lower cholesterol: Replacing an animal protein with a serving of beans can help lower cholesterol levels.
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| | • | Lower blood sugar: The combination of complex carbohydrates and fiber in beans helps keep blood sugar in check.
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| | • | Prevent constipation: Because fiber regulates your bowels, eating more beans can help keep you regular.
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| | • | Protect against colon cancer: Their effect on your digestive system may also be protective against colon cancer.
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| | • | Manage weight: The protein and fiber that beans contain can help you lose or maintain your weight because the combination fills you up and keeps you fuller longer.
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| | | Give It a Try
| Looking for ways to eat more beans?
Get 12 of Weight Watchers’ best canned bean recipes.
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