The Balanced Bean

* Beans are a good source of soluble AND insoluble fiber, both of which you
need. Plus, they're naturally low in calories and fat.

* They're full of complex carbs, which burn off slowly and keep you
energized for a long time.

* While the canning process sucks a bunch of nutrients out of some other
veggies, canned beans are NOT lower in nutrients than dried beans.

* Some other good things found in beans are folate, zinc, manganese,
iron, and potassium.