exists and is an alternate of . When looking at the spine, you will note that between each vertebra is a block of tissue that resembles a hockey puck. This tissue is actually a shock absorber that cushions the stress on the spine with bending, twisting, lifting, etc.
Beans and legumes are an inexpensive heart-healthy food popular all around the world. In addition to being high in protein, beans and legumes are also a good source of fiber, iron, and potassium. The current daily value (%DV) for protein is 50 grams per day and is a target meant for most people. Most beans provide between 29-36% of the DV for protein per cup cooked. Boiled soybeans (or edamame) provide a whopping 63% DV.
â¢ Bean nutrition is high. Besides fiber, protein and other nutrients, beans are rich in iron (helps prevent anemia), magnesium (important for heart and bone health) and nerve-soothing B vitamins (especially folic acid, which helps prevent cancer, heart disease and birth defects). â¢ Beans are low in calories.