The Protein You Need More Of
By Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Whoever suggested that a "hill of beans" means that something is inconsequential wasn't looking carefully at those beans (and didn't have our recipe for our Cannellini Cilantro Hummus). These legumes are nutritional gold mines. Here's a short list of what beans offer:
Protein: People who get their protein from plants tend to have healthier blood pressure numbers than people who choose animal protein. That's a huge benefit to your body; lowering your blood pressure is key to making your RealAge younger. And beans are terrific protein providers: A cup of edamame has 17 grams protein; a cup of kidney beans has 16 grams. That's more than what's in a 3-ounce serving of turkey (12 g).
Flavonoids: These plant nutrients can do great things for your heart. In one study, people who ate a half-cup of naturally flavonoid-packed pinto beans every day for 12 weeks lowered their total and lousy (LDL) cholesterol. Red beans may hold even more of these beneficial compounds.
Fiber: A half-cup of black beans, for instance, contains 7 grams of fiber, and that gets you well on your way to the 25 grams women should get in a day; 35 grams for men. And that's not only good for your GI tract, but the fiber keeps you feeling full enough to K.O. cravings and prevent a quickly raging appetite. Bean eaters, in fact, tend to weigh as much as 6.6 pounds less than other folks.
Flavor!: Beans are versatile and make a smart (and budget-friendly) substitute for red meat in soups and stews.
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The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen, are authors of "YOU: On a Diet." Want more? See "The Dr. Oz Show" on TV (check local listings). To submit questions, go to www.RealAge.com. (c) 2010 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. The YOU Docs -- Mike Roizen and Mehmet Oz -- are authors of the best-selling "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet." To submit questions and find ways to grow younger and healthier, go to www.RealAge.com, the docs' online home.
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