Beans are, essentially, a wonder food containing high amounts of fiber and protein, and dozens of other key nutrients, without any saturated fat. Among the many reasons you should love beans is the fact that a number of studies attribute eating beans regularly to a reduced risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and breast and colon cancers. Not to mention, red beans are highest in antioxidants, even more so than blueberries and cranberries.

Another benefit eating beans offers is they give you energy to burn while stabilizing blood sugar. Athletes love that they fill you up quickly and, because the nutrients are released into the body slowly, they delay the feeling of hunger over a longer period, while the iron content still provides energy to keep them going. This is also a benefit to those individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia because the high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal.

Best of all they are a good source of protein. The USDA recommends 5.5 oz. of protein a day, on a 2,000 calorie diet, which means you get 55% of your daily protein intake from one serving of Blue Runner. And when combined with a whole grain such as whole-wheat pasta or brown rice, provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods without the high calories. This is a great alternative for those who should avoid meat or choose not to eat it. Blue Runner Beans are the perfect healthy meal solution…and dinner in less than 20 minutes!

Blue Runner Beans … Real Good, Real Fast.