14 Navy Beans Nutrition Facts and Their Health Benefits

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13. Improved Metabolic Syndrome

Bean consumption, including navy beans, has been linked to lower metabolic syndrome risk factors in a few studies.

Abdominal obesity, elevated triglyceride levels, low HDL (good) cholesterol, high blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose levels are all symptoms of metabolic syndrome. These risk factors appear to be improved by eating 2 to 5 cups of beans per week for a period of 12 weeks.

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