Today we are celebrating the numerous health benefits of beans! Beans are also known as legumes which are seeds, pods, or other edible parts of a plant used as food. While some of you out there might be thinking “Oh, I’m not a fan of beans”, it is probably because you’ve only tried a few…

Phytochemical Function Food Source Isoflavones Blocks estrogen from entering cells, possibly lowering the risk of ovarian and breast cancer; protects against heart disease by reducing blood clotting and cholesterol levels Soy foods Lycopene Powerful antioxidant; linked to reduced prostate cancer risk Red pigment in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon, raspberries, strawberries, guava Saponins Interferes with DNA…