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The Facts of Heart Healthy Beans
Beans are a great source of fiber. And beans are just as good a source of fiber
as Oat Bran. 
1 serving of beans (1/2 Cup) = 5.8 grams of fiber
1 serving of oat bran (1/3 Cup) = 4.0 grams of fiber
There are two kinds of dietary fiber, soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber helps your digestive system function. Many doctors and dietitians recommend fiber as part of daily health.
Soluble fiber, together with a low fat, low cholesterol diet, helps reduce blood
cholesterol. 
A healthy diet should include source of both types of fiber. Dry beans, grains, vegetables, and fruits have both soluble and insoluble fiber.
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