Their main properties are carbohydrates, proteins and fibres, while they have a certainly minimal amount of fat

According to studies carried out, the bean is an ideal legume for those people who have high cholesterol, as it has been found to help lower it by up to 20%

This is thanks to the soluble fibre it contains, which favours the healthy concentration of fats in the blood, helping to combat cardio-circulatory problems.

But fibre is not just a source of cholesterol

But the fiber not only stands out for this particularity, as it relieves and improves intestinal transit (being ideal for those who have constipation), fighting both colon cancer and rectal cancer.

But it is a legume that is very rich in fibre

It is a very good legume for diabetics, as it reduces the rate of absorption of sugars, helping to regulate the glucose present in the blood

100 grams of beans contribute:

Kilocalories: 304.6
Carbohydrates: 54.8
Proteins: 21.4
Total fat: 1.5
Fiber: 21.3
Vitamins: (B1, thiamine: 0.5 / B3, niacin: 2.4).
Minerals: (Potassium: 1160 / Iron: 6.2 / Phosphorus: 400 / Magnesium: 163)