Here’s a quick lesson on beans, which pack quite a powerful healthy punch (they are high in protein, and may also help protect against heart disease, diabetes, and obesity).

Kidney Beans (pictured above)
These red beans are often found in chili and contain almost as much antioxidant power as wild blueberries.

Navy Beans
These small, white beans provide high fiber and calcium, and are often used  soups such as minestrone.

Black Beans
These small black beans are related to kidney beans and help fight heart disease. They are often found in Mexican foods.

Chickpeas
These beans are a staple in Middle Eastern foods, such as hummus and falafel. They are also known as garbanzo beans (their Spanish name). The beans contain folate and selenium. Use them in soups and stir frys to add a nutty flavor.

Lima Beans
Also called butter beans, these large, white starchy beans offer potassium and selenium, and are often used in succotash.

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