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Red beans are not as widely consumed as other legumes such as black beans, chickpeas, and lentils, but they are just as healthy. Often referred to as kidney beans because of their organ-like shape, red beans are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, plant-based protein, and many essential vitamins and minerals. Red bean nutrition  can improve the quality of your diet, improve your overall health, help with weight loss and maintenance, keep your blood sugar stable and reduce the risk of certain cancers. Beans help regulate blood sugar Red beans are high in carbohydrates, containing 40 grams per cup. However, these are good quality carbohydrates rich in fiber, called complex carbohydrates. Unlike simple carbohydrates, such as those found in sweets and refined cereals, which are digested quickly, your body digests complex carbohydrates more slowly. This means that the carbohydrates enter your bloodstream over time rather than all at once. Rapidly digested carbohydrates ...

  You may think of sesame seeds as a delicious ingredient in Asian cuisine, but did you know that they contain powerful bioactive compounds that may help promote fat loss and support cognitive function? Sesame seeds were one of the first oil-rich seeds discovered by man and are widely used in cooking and traditional practices for their health benefits. Although we commonly see sesame seeds used as an ingredient, they are grown primarily to extract the oil from their seeds. Compared to soya, peanut and rapeseed, sesame seeds are thought to contain the most oil. Interestingly,   sesame extract  also seems to promote balanced levels of oxidation and inflammation.   What is sesame? Sesamin, a polyphenol with health benefits, is a lignan found in the hull of sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are the source of sesamin and sesamolin, both of which prevent fat storage. Sesamin has been used for centuries for its health benefits and has become a natural alternative in the weight los...

  Perfect as a snack or main course,   cranberries   are a low-key nutritional powerhouse. With only 50 calories and 4 grams of sugar per cup, these berries are low in calories and sugar, especially when compared to other fruits.   There are many other health benefits to eating cranberries that will make you want to eat them on more than just Thanksgiving Day.   What are the health benefits of cranberries? One cup contains about 4 grams of fiber, a high level of antioxidants (including vitamins A and E), and is a good source of vitamin C, an important antioxidant that protects cells from damage and promotes collagen production, which helps with wound healing and skin integrity.   A cup of this festive fruit contains only 4 grams of natural sugar per full cup of fruit. Thanks to their red and purple pigments, cranberries contain polyphenols, an antioxidant associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease. What's more, the metabolites of cranberry polyphenol...