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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Health-Friendly Foods by MPA LLC, Saturday, August 17, 2013

Kidney Beans Types - Above are types of Kidney Beans
Both dried and canned kidney beans are available throughout the year. Dried beans are generally available in prepackaged containers as well as in bulk bins.
True to their name, these popular beans are kidney shaped and are especially good in simmered dishes where they absorb the flavors of seasonings and the other foods with which they are cooked. 

Nutritional Profile

Kidney beans are an excellent source of molybdenum. They are a very good source of folate and dietary fiber. Kidney beans are a good source of proteinthiamin-B1, phosphorus, ironcoppermagnesium,manganesepotassium and vitamin K.

Health Benefits

Kidney beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other beans. In addition to lowering cholesterol, kidney beans' high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.

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