Beans and Pulses

Beans and pulses, while being a traditional staple for many diets, are largely being recognized in modern cuisine. Besides their great taste and versatility, beans have a number of health benefits.

Both coloured and white beans are low in calories, cholesterol, fat, and sodium, and high in iron, making them an excellent protein source and a great meat alternative.

High levels of soluble and insoluble fibre in beans both aid in the prevention of such diseases as cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, and cardiovascular disease, and help to control diabetes, obesity, and intestinal disorders.

As a rich source of B-vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc, beans offer more essential nutrients than many other food sources. Beans are also an excellent source of folate (folic acid), a B-vitamin, which is essential during pregnancy.

Beans may also act as a healthy appetite suppressant. They digest slowly, causing a low, sustained increase in blood sugar, delaying hunger. They are quickly being recognized as a natural alternative to enhance weight-loss programs.

Besides...they taste great!

	Adzuki Beans Widely gown in Japan and China		Black-eyed Peas Recognized for their distinctive "eye".		Black Turtle Beans Very popular in Caribbean, Mexican and South American cuisine
	Chick Peas A staple of middle eastern cuisine		Green Lentils		Navy Beans Also known as white pea, these beans are largely used in soups and baked beans
	Red Kidney Beans The key ingedient in chili - kidney beans are also excellent in soups.		Red Lentils (Split) Provide an excellent source of protein and great for thickening soups.		Split Green Peas
	Split Yellow Peas		White Kidney Beans Also known a Cannellini or Alubia beans.