They are an excellent source of soluble fiber shown to be effective in lowering serum cholesterol and stabilizing blood sugar in research reports. Wendy has done a fine job in simplifying and clarifying what you really need to know. Dried beans can be stored in airtight glass jars, away from heat, for 6 months to one year. Example from Foods for Life Beans Handbook. This is a book that belongs in the kitchen or library of anyone who cares about food, the health values it holds for making the body well again, or the best ways in which it should be prepared.
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