Why beans? Beans are a nutrient-rich food containing high amounts of fiber and protein and recent research indicates that white kidney beans, (Phaseolus vulgaris) contain a compound that acts as amylase blocker to inhibit the digestion of carbohydrates. The body readily stores carbs as unwanted fat all over the body. Since white beans contain large amounts of dietary fiber they also slow the digestion of high-glycemic carbohydrates found in breads, pasta and sugars to promote weight loss.

Recent reports from the National Institutes of Health show that 25% of Americans over the age of 20 have abnormally high blood glucose levels. This pre-diabetic state affects nearly 60 million adults and the statistics make it clear that excess carbohydrates can cause damage to your metabolic state and hinder weight loss efforts.