Are Black Beans<br />Actually Healthy? Black beans are known<br />as one of the most nutritious <br />legumes you can eat. According to the Journal of<br />Agricultural Food Chemistry,<br />black beans have more<br />antioxidants than any other bean. There are 15 grams of protein<br />and fiber in one cup of black beans. This combination keeps<br />you fuller for longer<br />and fills you with energy. The soluble fiber in black<br />beans is known to help<br />lower bad cholesterol and<br />benefit your heart health. Black beans also control<br />blood sugar because they<br />contain resistant starch. This starch passes undigested<br />through the small intestine<br />and helps prevent high<br />blood sugar levels. While some people with intestinal<br />issues do experience adverse<br />symptoms such as bloating and<br />gas when eating black beans, a tolerance can be built<br />by slowly increasing<br />your intake over time.
