Healthy 20-Minute Chili Recipe (2024)

According to the Huffington Post, beans are a modern-day superfood. Here are:

11 Health Benefits of Beans:

1. Heart Helpers —they contain an abundance of soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
2. Low in Fat —Most beans are about 2 to 3 percent fat, and contain no cholesterol.
3. Pack Protein —About 1/2 cup of beans provides 7 grams of protein, the same amount as in 1 ounce of chicken, meat or fish.
4. Balance Blood Sugar —With a low glycemic index, beans are digested slowly, which helps keep blood glucose stable, and may curtail fatigue and irritability.
5. Cut Cancer Risk —Scientists recommend that adults consume 3 cups of beans per week to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, like cancer.
6. Moving — Filled with fiber, beans can promote regularity by preventing constipation. To maximize your meal, be sure to accompany high-fiber foods with ample fluids.
7. Satisfy —Because beans are metabolized more slowly than other complex carbs, they may aid in weight loss by keeping us feeling full.
8. Convenient —Canned, frozen or dry, beans are a breeze to purchase, prepare, and store. They even come in flour form.
9. Budget-Friendly —Beans can are the least expensive source of protein, especially when compared to fresh meat.
10. Nutrient-Rich — Aside from protein, complex carbs, and fiber, beans contain a powerhouse of nutrients including antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals, such as copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
11. Versatile —They can be incorporated into a main dish (chili), side dish (rice and beans), appetizer (soup) or snack (dip).

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