Giant black beans is a food that can be beneficial for everyone. Giant black beans provide an affordable source of protein, filling fiber, disease fighting antioxidants and numerous vitamins and minerals. Numerous studies have linked eating giant black beans with helping to protect against inflammation, heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, certain types of cancer and common nutrient deficiencies. 

The health benefits giant black beans offer, their cooking versatility and their high nutrient content make them an excellent choice for both plant-based eaters and omnivores alike. 

Medicinal Applications:

•       Giant black beans are very rich in minerals like magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, manganese and copper. All those minerals are essential for optimal bone health. They contribute in maintaining and building strong bone structure. Phosphorus and calcium play a prominent role in building the structure while the length of the bones is maintained by zinc and iron.

•       Giant black beans are rich in potassium and low in sodium, so naturally, they are good for people suffering from blood pressure issues. Sodium is one of the substances that could cause the raise of blood pressure levels while potassium naturally counterbalances sodium. Potassium binds with present sodium inside the body, removing it, thus helping with lowering and controlling blood pressure.

•       Fiber contained in giant black beans is essential for people suffering from Diabetes type 1 and 2. In type 1, fiber contained within the beans will assist in lowering the blood sugar levels while in type 2, it will assist in increasing the insulin and improve the insulin tolerance. Additionally, the digestive system plays an important role in affecting blood sugar levels and fiber is well known to restore balance within the digestive tract. Lastly, healthy digestive function will improve liver function as well. The liver also helps in removing ecxess sugar from the body, if working optimally.

•       The aforementioned minerals contained within giant black beans also help in maintaining a healthy, strong heart. Pottasium reduces sodium levels within the body, which affects the cholesterol levels in the body, while magnesium and iron are good for the production of red blood cells.

•       Flavonoids and phytochemicals present in giant black beans help prevent the development of cancerous cells within the body. These two substances will act as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents, the reason why cancerous cells cannot formate within the body. The main cause of cancer within the body is accumulation of damaged cells, which in turn affect the healthy cells. Antiodixants thus play an important role in removing or repairing the damaged cells within the body.

•       Giant black beans, as well as other beans, are considered one of the best foods for fiber intake. Fiber is mainly important for good digestion. Along with protein, fiber could assist in optimizing the function of the digestive system, helping to digest all other nutrients. For this reason, giant black beans are excellent for treating issues like constipation.

•       Giant black beans can be part of a weight loss program. The fiber present can help with satiety, because beans move slowly within the digestive tract, helping one feeling full for longer. Additionally, the simple carbonhydrates, the high amount of protein and the low percentage of fat compiles a perfect food for weight loss. Carbonhydrates provide energy, protein is essential for the metabolism.