Beans are an integral part of Whole Food Plant-Based guidelines. Dr Greger says that beans have 'superpowers' that help us with longetivity and protection from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and so on. Dr Fuhrman reminds us about beans through his acronym G-BOMBS.

The more beans we eat, the longer we live! For every 20 grams increase in daily legume intake, we experience 8% reduction in risk of death.

What's so magical about beans that American Diabetes Association lists them as the top superfood for diabetes? Beans have the ability to control blood sugar levels several hours, even a day, after consumption!

American Heart Association encourages bean consumption. Why? In one of his videos, Dr Greger explains that eating just half a cup of beans for two months led to a drop of 20 points in cholesterol levels!

Beans are rich in fiber. A fiber-rich diet is known to promote the bacterial colonies that feed on fiber, thereby protecting them from gut dysbiosis.

Fiber, phytates and other micronutrients in beans reduce cancer risk. Soybeans are known to reduce risks for cancers like breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Phytates in beans bolster bone health!

"All men should consider eating a prostate-healthy diet that includes legumes (beans, peas, lentils, soy); certain vegetables (like garlic and onions); and certain seeds (flax seeds); and avoids refined grains, eggs, and poultry." — Dr Greger.

Beans can lower our heart rate! Lower heart rates are associated with longevity.