Daily cup of beans slashes cholesterol and inflammation in just 12 weeks, study finds
Cholesterol By Cassie B. // Jun 10, 2025 Beans significantly improve cholesterol and inflammation markers in prediabetic adults, according to a new 12-week USDA-funded study. Chickpeas lowered participants' total cholesterol by 15 points, while black beans reduced a key inflammation marker by 27%. Beans' soluble fiber acts like a cholesterol "sponge," flushing it out naturally without the need to take on dangerous drug side effects. Researchers emphasize beans' affordability and accessibility, offering protein, fiber, and gut-health benefits without breaking the bank. Simple dietary swaps, such as adding beans to meals, can deliver major heart-health benefits with minimal cost and very little effort. In a world where Big Pharma pushes expensive, side-effect-laden medications for heart health, a groundbreaking new study reveals a dirt-cheap, drug-free solution hiding in plain sight: beans. A 12-week clinical trial presented at NUTRITION 2025 found that eating ju...