Anti-Aging Properties of Beans

Eat More Red, Kidney and Pinto Beans

While researching anti-aging foods, I was amazed to learn that beans are so very healthy. I knew that beans were a good source of protein. Unlike animal protein sources (meat and dairy), beans do not have any bad fat in them. What I learned is that beans are extremely high in antioxidants. In fact, a half a cup of dried red, kidney or pinto beans contain some of the highest amounts of antioxidants in any food.

Antioxidants are an important nutrient for anti-aging and longevity. Antioxidants fight off the damage caused by free radicals. This helps protect your organs and tissues from long-term problems caused by metabolism and unhealthy foods.

The best part about beans is that they fill you up with few calories. Try to have at between 3 and 5 bean-based meals each week. There are hundreds of healthy ways to prepare beans, like this healthy bean salad.

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_Source(s):

Xianli Wu, Gary R. Beecher, Joanne M. Holden, David B. Haytowitz, Susan E. Gebhardt, and Ronald L. Prior. "Lipophilic and Hydrophilic Capacities of Common Foods in the United States." J. Agric. Food Chem., 52 (12), 4026-4037, 2004.