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| The Facts of Heart Healthy Beans |
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| Beans are a great source of fiber. And beans are just as good a source of fiber as Oat Bran. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |  |
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| 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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