Black Beans
Legumes
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Black Beans, based on research from longevity science.
- Anthocyanins
Black beans are a highly digestible plant-protein containing fiber and the polyphenol anthocyanin, which are both good for heart health
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Black Beans may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Colon Cancer
In rats, feeding black beans cuts colon cancer incidence by 75%
Source: How Not to Age
- Aging
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
- Heart disease
fiber and the polyphenol anthocyanin, which are both good for heart health
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Protects Against
- Colon Cancer
Reduced azoxymethane-induced colon cancer in rats
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Black Beans
Sources
- How Not to Age
- The Young Forever Cookbook
- The How Not to Age Cookbook
