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Navy Beans
Health Benefits
Navy beans got their name during the years when
Theodore Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the
Navy. They were a staple food of the US Navy during
most of the 20 th century. Small, dense and smooth,
creamy white and mild in flavor, these are the beans
used for the famous Boston and
English baked beans. With nearly
150,000 acres committed
to the effort, Michigan
leads the nation in the
production of navy
beans.
soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol
levels and prevents blood sugar levels
from rising rapidly, excellent for
diabetes or hypoglycemia
bean protein is kinder to the
body, especially the kidneys, than
meat protein
Nutrition Facts
Navy Beans
Serving size: ½ cup, cooked, without salt
(91 g)
Dietary Fiber ...................... 9.6 g
Calories ......................................... 127
Total fat ......................................... 0.56 g
Saturated fat................................. 0.089 g
Trans fat ........................................ 0 g
Cholesterol.................................... 0 mg
Sodium .......................................... 0 mg
insoluble fiber aids in preventing
constipation by stimulating the
digestive tract
Potassium ..................................... 354 mg
Total carbohydrate ..................... 23.71 g
Sugars . .......................................... XX g
Protein . ......................................... 7.49 g
Vitamin A . .................................... XX IU
Vitamin C . .................................... 0.8 mg
Calcium ......................................... 63 mg
Iron . ............................................... 2.15 mg
Folate . ........................................... 127 mcg
Magnesium . ................................. 48 mg
an excellent source of complex
carbohydrate, providing sustained
energy and satiety for hours
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