Benefit of Beans

Beans also are high in insoluble fiber that helps cleans your colon of well, you know. Since 80% of women are irregular, beans should be a part of their diet. During the fermentation process in the large intestine, bacteria break down resistant starches producing short chain fatty acids (SCFA). These acids help reduce the occurrence of pre-cancerous lesions. Soluble fibers tend to regulate the passage of insoluble fiber through the colon allowing the entire colon to benefit from the SCFA production. In addition to improving regularity, beans may reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer. Beans are high in antioxidants. Studies have shown that antioxidants are great at grabbing cell damaging free radicals in your body. This is believed to reduce aging and cancer risk, possibly even prevent certain types of cancer. Darker colored beans like black beans and red beans are very good sources of antioxidants. Beans contain phytoestrogen, a vegetable form of the estrogen naturally produced in the body. Phytoestrogen or dietary estrogen helps reduce the risk of breast cancer. There are conflicting studies on the benefits of phytoestrogens, but they generally agree that in healthy women they reduce breast cancer risk. In women with cancer histories they may stimulate tumor growth. Then people with a history of cancer would be more likely to have a recurrence. If you have a history of cancer, consult your physician. Beans help fight HIV/AIDS. No there is no magic anti-retrovirus in beans, they are just good nutritionally and do contain peptides. They do contain a little nutritional magic. Beans and staples like rice, bread and other starches combine during digestion to make valuable protein. In poorer nations with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS, this low cost protein helps maintain a healthier population. Beans also contain peptides that help inhibit HIV entry into healthy cells. For any AIDS sufferer, the combination of the colon cleansing properties and nutritional value of beans improve digestion. Beans and bacteria in the large intestine combine to form gas. This is not a bad thing or there would be less humor in the world. Seriously, eating beans regularly helps reduce gas production in the large intestine by letting your digestive tract adapt. Initially, if you are not a bean eater, you will experience more gas with beans or any high fiber food. What happens during the adaption process is a little vague, since there is no change in bacterial fermentation products or bacterial levels. The why may be questionable, but regular consumption of beans will reduce embarrassing gas attacks as mentioned by North Dakota State University agriculture department.