Frozen beans are some beans, such as limas and black-eyed peas, that are available frozen. The Upside Beans are excellent sources of protein. Beans are rich in the minerals iron , zinc , magnesium and potassium . Some, such as black beans, chickpeas, navy beans, and pinto beans, provide some calcium . They are cholesterol-free and are very low in both total fat and saturated fat.
Beans contain a number of phytochemicals that are important in fighting disease.
They contain phytochemicals called saponins that may help to prevent cancer cells from multiplying, according to preliminary animal research. Some preliminary human research shows that people who eat legumes have a lower risk of getting colon cancer . The B-vitamin folate , abundant in beans, helps to reduce blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine . People with low blood levels of this amino acid are less likely to have a heart attack or stroke. Beans are one of the best sources of soluble fiber , the same fiber found in oat bran, which helps lower cholesterol levels.