Are canned black beans healthy?!

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Absolutely. They're full of fibre, protein and vitamins. Canned are actually better than dried.

Canned in water is better than canned in salt water, but if they do contain salt just make sure you rinse them thoroughly.

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Black Beans And Health (canned & dried)
Black beans are packed with fiber and protein. That means they’ll satisfy even the most intense hunger, and will keep you feeling full and energetic for hours. Black beans help to regulate your body’s glucose level throughout the day, which means your metabolism will be chugging away at top speed, burning through any extra calories you’ve taken on so that you can stay slim and trim. Plus, the fiber content of black beans will help you beat cholesterol. The soluble fiber in black beans binds with the bile acids in your system and carry them out of your body, making it impossible for those acids to become cholesterol. This is great news for your heart health, and can dramatically reduce your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Black beans also pack a large amount of insoluble fiber, which is key fuel for your digestive system, and helps keep your whole digestive tract in top shape, preventing a wide range of ailments, including short-term bouts of constipation and chronic conditions like diverticulosis and irritable bowel syndrome. Plus, black beans are high in antioxidants called anthocyanins, which help fight the free radicals in your system, so black beans are a powerful nutritional weapon in the fight against cancer and the aging process. Black beans are also high in iron and manganese, two important building blocks of a healthy overall diet.

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Healthy in pretty much every way except the sodium.... they're pretty high in sodium sometimes. Try getting the low sodium kind.

Black beans are quite healthy, but do watch the sodium. Try to find a low-sodium variety or rinse the beans before cooking.

They are obviously not as healthy as fresh cooked beans, but they are OK.

I suggest you cook beans from scratch in a large batch and then freeze them in small baggies to use one at a time.

They're very healthy. Just rinse them off before using to lower the sodium from the liquid.

Yes, just watch the sodium levels.

Look at the back and see how much sodium is in the ones you have

i don't think it would be healthy with nachos......but in a buritto (soft ones) yeah....sour cream light on the cheese and add ur veg

yes they are high in protein and low in fat they are great with brown rice or vegetables

Should be ok.

Yes, they are low in fat.