Posted on March 21st, 2010

My Yoga Online has posted a new nutrition article by Carol DiPirro: Nutritious Benefits of Black Beans.

In this article, Carol explains the numerous health benefits of black beans and offers simple and easy to make Black Bean Soup recipe.

Beans, beans the magical fruit!
If you're wondering how to replace meat in your menus, enjoy the rich taste of black beans. They are a good source of protein, and when combined with a whole grain such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice, provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods. Black beans are also rich in dietary fiber. For this reason, black beans and other beans are helpful foods for people with diabetes and those with hypoglycemia, because beans have a low glycemic index. This means that blood sugar does not rise as high after eating beans as it does when compared to white bread. This beneficial effect is probably due to two factors: the presence of higher amounts of absorption-slowing protein in the beans, and their high soluble fiber content. The presence of fiber is also the primary factor in the cholesterol-lowering power of beans. Black beans also contain insoluble fiber, which research studies have shown helps prevent digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis.

Read the full article including a delicious black bean soup recipe

About Carol DiPirro:
Carol has been passionate about cooking, nutrition and healthy eating since she was a child, baking her first eggless cake from scratch at 8 yrs old. Growing up in an Italian family, clean healthy eating was the furthest thing from her dinner table. She has enjoyed years of re-creating her family's favorite meals in a lighter, healthier way. She is currently studying towards a degree in Nutrition.

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Tags: Nutrition, Black Beans, Health Benefits, Black Bean Soup, Dietary Fiber