The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee5 Des 2018

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

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart… and that's not all!

In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" 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'll 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's using his position to help improve the health of thousands of children in the city by working to ban cancer-causing foods from schools.

In This Episode

Why beans truly are "the magical fruit"
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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