Al-Marsad Newspaper: Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are an amazing nutritional treasure that helps the human body to resist diseases.
The nutritionist and owner of the Diet Center, Sawsan Al-Wazzan Jabri, says that black beans help control sugar and cholesterol in the blood. One cup of cooked black beans contains about 15 grams of fiber, which studies have confirmed its role in fighting blood sugar. According to “Sky News”.
And she continued, black beans are healthy for the heart, because they contain folic acid, antioxidants, and vitamin B6, in addition to being completely cholesterol-free. The quercetin and saponin compounds found in black beans also help reduce the chances of developing atherosclerosis of the heart.
She added: It also contains fiber that helps the body regulate cholesterol, and it also contains calcium and iron that helps get rid of anemia, in addition to being rich in omega-3.
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In the same context, nutritionist Tala Al-Khatib said that black beans help maintain healthy bones, because they contain iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. While phosphorus and calcium play an important role in strengthening bone structure, iron and zinc enhance bone strength and joint flexibility.
She pointed out that black beans contribute to protection against cancer, pointing to the role that selenium can play in this context, in addition to the role of folic acid, which may reduce the risk of several types of cancer.