Originally published January 31 2005
Beans can be helpful in fight against cancer
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The bean may turn out to rival the banana as, possibly, the perfect food. Experts say that beans, while very tasty and easy to prepare, are an excellent, low fat source of B vitamins and fiber. Nutritionists say beans are a great defense against many forms of cancer. They note that canned beans can have a little too much sodium, but, most of the time, you wash the salt away under some running water.
Beans can help reduce cancer risks -- but you may want to give them a good rinse before cooking.
Canned beans have a lot of excess sodium; a little running water will wash it, and that "canned" taste, away.
Otherwise, beans, lentils, peas and other legumes are as healthy as tasty food gets.
Legumes are full of protease inhibitors, which may protect against several cancers by helping your body repair genetic material, curb out-of-control cell division and inhibit tumors by impairing their enzymes.
They're also high in fiber, low in fat, rich in B vitamins (including folate), and contain potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and trace elements.
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