Kidney beans are a type of bean, red in color and shaped like a kidney. Kidney beans are a very popular food, commonly used in chili and soups. Packed with nutrients, kidney beans can be eaten as a health good to prevent disease and improve overall nutrition.1
Kidney Bean Health Uses and Health Benefits
Consuming kidney beans has shown to help improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol levels. Kidney beans are also low on the glycemic index, meaning they are a good food to add to a diabetes diet. Because kidney beans are so high in fiber, they’re also good for controlling blood sugar and improving digestive regularity. Kidney beans have also shown to have a positive effect on reducing cancer cells and can be taken to help prevent colorectal cancer specifically.1,2
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