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What is the Four Bean Mix?
A four bean mix is made up of small red kidney beans, butter beans (lima
beans), chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) and great northern beans.
Nutrition Information
Nutritionally, the four bean mix is an excellent source of fibre, a source
of protein, and contains many other important vitamins and minerals. It’s
low in total fat, has a low glycaemic index (GI) and is gluten free.
Nutrition Information Panel
| Energy |
373kJ |
497kJ |
| Protein |
5.8g |
7.7g |
| Fat - total |
0.5g |
0.7g |
| - saturated |
0.1g |
0.1g |
| Carbohydrate- total |
12.2g |
16.2g |
| - sugars |
1.7g |
2.2g |
| Dietary fibre |
6.1g |
8.1g |
| Sodium |
188mg |
250mg |
Health Benefits of Four Bean Mix
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High in Dietary Fibre
Fibre keeps the digestive system regular and can help reduce cholesterol
absorption. Australians are recommended to eat at least 30g of fibre
a day. Just half a cup of four Bean Mix provides an adult with almost
a quarter of their recommended daily fibre requirements.
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Low Glycaemic Index
Edgell four bean mix have a low GI value of 37, which means the carbohydrate
in them is broken down and digested slowly. This ensures that blood
sugar levels rise and fall at a slow, steady rate, helping to keep your
energy levels balanced and controlling appetite.
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Good source of protein
Protein is essential for growth and repair of body tissue. Four Bean
Mix are a great low-fat protein alternative for meat. They are also
a valuable protein source for vegetarians.
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Great for weight watchers
Four Bean Mix are an ideal food for maintaining a healthy body weight.
In addition to being low in fat, they provide plenty of fibre and bulk
which in turn helps to control your appetite, keeping you feeling full
longer.
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Low in fat, especially saturated fat
A diet high in saturated fat is associated with many health problems.
Consuming foods that are low in saturated fat is one of the best actions
you can make to help maintain health and wellbeing.
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Gluten Free
Like all legumes, four bean mix are gluten free and a great option for
individuals with gluten sensitivities.
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Dynamite for digestive health
Four bean mix are a rich source of ‘resistant starch’, a type of fibre
which positively effects digestive health by functioning as a prebiotic.
Prebiotics encourage growth and protection of beneficial bacteria in
the bowel, while suppressing harmful bacteria. The overall result is
a healthier digestive system.
Ways to Incorporate Four Bean Mix Into your Diet
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