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   Beans and Legumes

Beans and legumes are excellent sources of soluble fiber, which delays stomach emptying time, slows glucose absorption, and can lower blood cholesterol and assist weight loss. Beans are also an excellent source of protein for vegetarians. Soy protein, found in soybeans and soybean products, lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol. We recommend liberal consumption of these healthy foods.

Avoid canned beans that contain brown sugar, lard, or molasses.


 Soybeans
Portion
Total
Carbs (g)
Total
Sugar (g)
Total
Fats (g)
Recmmd.
Black soybeans, canned
1/2 cup
9
1
2
Good
Green soybeans, (edamame) frozen
1/2 cup
7
2
4
Good
Yellow fermented soybeans (natto)
1/2 cup
13
3
10
Good
Yellow soybeans, boiled
1/2 cup
9
3
8
Good

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