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January 11, 2009
Try Something New: White beans
Dark beans seem to get all the glory. It's true that deep-pigmented red and black beans have the most antioxidants. Yet, white beans are the fiber champions. White Navy and Great Northern beans have more fiber than any other legume. Just one cup provides half your fiber needs for the day.
These anemic-looking legumes also provide the most phosphorus, a mineral important for strong bones. Like all beans, the white varieties are good sources of high-quality protein, potassium, folate and fiber, especially the soluble type that can help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Posted by Lisa at January 11, 2009 10:29 AM
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