Countless Health Benefits: The Magic Secret of Beans
Beans support digestion, aid in protein building, and are rich in calcium and iron. Their benefits are magnified when sprouted. Beans for every occasion.
- אליהו שכטר
- פורסם י"ח כסלו התשע"ו

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One of the more commonly known legumes on our table is the bean. What makes beans such a valued food?
Beans contain numerous health components that provide various health benefits. Beans are rich in dietary fiber. Their advantage is that they slow the digestive process, which helps maintain stable blood sugar levels and prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the fibers ensure a feeling of fullness for longer periods and help maintain proper weight and good bowel movements, thereby facilitating overall body and digestive system cleansing. They also prevent heart diseases by helping balance cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
Beans contain a very high amount of protein, so those worried about not getting enough protein if they give up animal sources can rest assured they will receive plenty of protein by eating beans. I'd like to emphasize a point that applies to other legumes: Protein consists of amino acids, considered the building blocks of the body. Legumes are rich in an amino acid called lysine but low in methionine. In contrast, grains like rice are high in methionine but low in lysine. Therefore, it's common to combine grains and legumes in one meal to achieve a "complete protein" with all amino acids. However, it is now known that to obtain complete protein, it's not necessary to combine them in the same meal; it's enough to eat a legume and a grain in separate meals within the same day. This is particularly vital for those with impaired digestion, who need to separate protein from carbohydrates to aid digestion.

Beans are rich in many minerals in substantial amounts. They are especially high in calcium, almost matching the calcium content in cow's milk. They are also rich in iron, making beans an effective and long-term solution for those suffering from anemia. Beans are additionally very high in magnesium, particularly in potassium, and more. Thus, those who focus on consuming beans benefit from a very high-quality food with numerous health advantages.
I'll conclude with a crucial point applicable to all legumes. Beans are a quality and good food, but their value increases markedly when they undergo sprouting, as they transition from being a legume back to a vegetable. Beyond their many health values, sprouted beans are also easier to digest, which benefits those who experience gas after eating beans.
Eliyahu Schecter is an iridologist and natural healer