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Bean sprouts

Benefits: They help reduce cholesterol levels when eaten every day. They are ideal for people with high cholesterol levels. They help prevent cancer, and more specifically, breast cancer. Bean sprouts are low in sugar, which is good for everyone. One study concluded that after having eaten bean sprouts every day for five weeks, people with type 2 diabetes saw their blood sugar levels drop. They are high in fibre, which helps you stay full. They are very good for people who want to lose weight since they are low in calories, high in fibre, low in cholesterol and high in protein. They provide high vitamin C intake. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant and provides good eye health. They have a high concentration of iron, which is excellent for people with anemia.