Canned black beans are a great plant-based protein source that may help you manage your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.

Bush's® Original Baked Beans are a Secret Family Recipe of navy beans slow-cooked with specially cured bacon, fine brown sugar and our signature blend of spices.

Ingredients. Prepared Navy Beans, Water, Brown sugar. Contains 2% or less of: Cured Bacon, Salt, Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard seed, Salt, Paprika, Turmeric), Modified Corn Starch, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Spice, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor.

Bush bean plants grow short and squat, so they don't require a trellis or other support to thrive. Have a shorter production time. Bush beans mature slightly faster than pole beans, and are usually ready to harvest within 40 to 60 days of planting. Produce all their beans in two weeks.

Yes! Just one cup contains 15 grams. In fact, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans counts black beans as both a vegetable and a protein - double duty! Beans provide some of the most protein compared to other plant-based foods.

Black beans are a source of resistant starch. This means it won't raise blood sugars, furthering black beans' blood sugar regulation powers. Plus, resistant starch helps to feed our healthy gut bacteria, maintain gut regularity, increase fullness, reduce cholesterol, and has even been tied to reduced colon cancer risk.

Best Garden Bush Bean Varieties

• Roma II ~ The original Roma is a delicious Italian classic pole bean.
• Maxibel ~ If you only get one bush bean variety, make it Maxibel.
• Royal Burgundy ~ Plant Royal Burgundy in the garden if you want to give people something to talk about.

Bush's Baked Beans can fit into a healthy diet, as long as you limit your portion size and make them an occasional side dish. Try making your own baked beans if you want to eat them more often. Recipes abound for lighter versions that feature less salt and sugar yet still provide the same flavor profile.

They are an excellent source of fiber, plant-based protein, and other essential nutrients, such as folate and potassium. Despite the potential for contamination, canned beans are generally safe to consume and prove to be a convenient and nutritious alternative to dried beans.

(Saponins occur in many plants, some of which are actually used to make soap!) But the saponins in beans are harmless, so while that foam might be a bit shocking when you spot it, just keep rinsing until it is all gone and carry on with your recipe. It's all natural.

Pole beans grow tall and need a support such as a pole. Bush beans grow about one to two feet high in more of a bush shape and don't require support. Bush beans will take up more garden space to produce the same yield as pole beans - something to keep in mind if you are limited in space.

Adding black beans to your diet may help lower blood cholesterol and high blood pressure levels. For example, saponin compounds in black beans act as antioxidants with cholesterol-lowering capacities. The beans' fiber may also help reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels ( 4 ).