Beans, Black
Black beans, also called turtle beans, are a healthy and versatile culinary staple popular throughout Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and the southern United States.
Along with supplying protein and fiber, black beans are high in antioxidants,low on the glycemic index and provide cancer-fighting phytoestrogens.
Glycemic Index=20
Glycemic Load=5
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=8,040
The Benefits
- Special diets: Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Vegetarian Diet
- Excellent Source of: Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Protein, Folate, Thiamin, Phosphorous, Manganese
- Good Source of: Potassium, Zinc, Copper
- Preferences: No Fish, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Grains, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Store dry black beans in a cool, dry place.
