Black Beans are an extremely affordable source of protein, filling fiber, disease fighting antioxidants, and numerous vitamins and minerals.
Uses
- Used in many cuisines for its numerous health benefits.
Benefits
- Studies have linked eating black beans with helping to protect against inflammation, heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, certain cancers, and common nutrient deficiencies that we often see in people eating a typical western diet.
The health benefits of black beans, their versatility, and their high nutrient content make them an excellent choice for both plant-based eaters and omnivores alike.
Cautions
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Diarrhea or Constipation
Fiber helps prevent constipation by moving food through your intestines. Too many beans can take a good thing a little bit too far, however, and sometimes diarrhea can result. The flip side to this is that if you don’t drink enough liquids, beans can actually constipate you. They’re high in both insoluble and soluble fiber, and soluble fiber needs liquid to move through your system as it should.
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Weight Gain
Though beans contain complex carbohydrates as opposed to simple carbohydrates, 1 cup fills 15 percent of your daily needs. If you eat other carbs during other meals, and you do this routinely, you might find yourself gaining weight. Beans are also relatively high in calories. A cup of baked beans cooked in tomato sauce — not even molasses or sweet sauce — can contain up to 250 calories.
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References
Source: LiveStrong, http://www.livestrong.com/article/404674-the-side-effects-of-beans/