First, black beans have a lower glycemic index, Derocha says, which means they may be a better option for those with diabetes ...

Each of these delicious bean salad recipes packs at least six grams of fiber in every serving, which will help keep you feeling satisfied and support gut health, heart health and healthy digestion.

Beans are a “nutrition powerhouse,” says registered dietitian Danielle Crumble Smith. They’re packed with fiber, protein, iron and resistant starch, a form of starch that improves gut health ...

"Beans are nutritional powerhouses," says Kalyn True, RD, a registered dietitian with Memorial Hermann. "They are generally ...