Beans: Good for the heart and waistline

Healthy beans

Including beans in your diet is a fantastic way to boost your heart health and help slim down your waistline.

Beans are packed full of protein and they're low in fat.

Types of healthy beans available today, include: kidney beans, black beans, lima beans, and pinto beans.

They also make an excellent replacement for meat. Try eating beans instead of meat twice a week.

How to enjoy eating beans

There are plenty of ways to eat beans. Use them in stews, soups, salads, or with rice and pasta dishes instead of meat.

Beans are notorious for being gaseous, so make sure you wash down that extra fibre with plenty of water to avoid gas or constipation.

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