#Fact: The primary reason baked beans are so healthful is that they contain antioxidants.

Baked beans, those little orange lumps in tomato ketchup, are they as nutritious as they appear?

They don't appear particularly healthy, but they are.  

Well, I can tell you they are healthier than they appear!

The average British person consumes more than seven kilograms of beans each year, not all at once, which is astounding!

They also include critical vitamins and minerals like zinc, iron, and potassium.

Baked beans are high in fiber and protein, while being low in fat.

They sound healthy already...

The major reason beans are so nutritious is that they contain antioxidants, which scientists discovered.

 

Antioxidants protect us from the consequences of aging and a variety of ailments, including heart disease and cancer.

Oh, and January 6 is National Bean Day!

Anyway, the next time you eat beans, eat a few more to live longer!