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Beans! Good For Your Heart And That's Not All

Published: Dec. 5, 2018, 8 a.m.

Beans, beans, they\u2019re good for your heart\u2026 and that\u2019s not all!

In this episode of The Exam Room\u2122, \u201cThe Weight Loss Champion\u201d Chuck Carroll learns how beans can not only help you lose weight, but also lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of cancer, build muscle and even improve your mood and put a smile on your face!

Dietician Lee Crosby reveals her list of beans with the most fiber and protein. Plus, she shows how you can save hundreds of dollars each year by eating beans instead of beef! Naturally, Lee also had to throw in a few cooking tips and recipes.

You\u2019ll also hear the incredibly inspiring story of Brooklyn borough president Eric Adams. The former police officer was able to save his health and reverse type 2 diabetes after adopting a plant-based diet. Now, he\u2019s using his position to help improve the health of thousands of children in the city by working to ban cancer-causing foods from schools.\xa0

In This Episode\xa0

  • Why beans truly are \u201cthe magical fruit\u201d
  • Which beans have the most protein
  • Which beans have the most fiber
  • How beans can help you lose weight
  • How beans lower cholesterol
  • Saving money by eating beans instead of beef
  • How to reduce gas caused by beans
  • The moving story of Eric Adams

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