If you're trying to choose a healthy food to begin eating more often, consider adding more beans to your diet. Not only are they full of vitamins, low in calories and packed with feel-full fiber, they contain resistant starch. This type of starch may trigger key appetite hormones that make you feel sated (full).
Bean There, Done That?
From Jennifer R. Scott, About.com GuideMarch 7, 2010
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Beans have very good health benefits, they are high in protein, low in fat, and also contain good nutrients. The fiber contained in beans is good for you, as it is known to prevent fat from being absorbed by your body.