HEINZ^® Beans and Healthy Living

If you are looking for an easy to prepare and tasty meal that is high in fibre, low in saturated fat and cholesterol free...try HEINZ^® Beans!

Finding the time to prepare well balanced healthy meals in our hectic lifestyles is not always easy. HEINZ^® Beans are a fast, convenient and tasty way to eat healthy.

What Makes HEINZ^® Beans so Good for You?

	Very high in fibre - min. 24% of the Daily Value (DV)   Low in fat and saturated fats   Cholesterol Free   A source of calcium - min. 5% of the DV   A good source of iron - min. 10% of the DV   Only 480mg of sodium or less - 19% of the DV   NO TRANS FAT   NO PRESERVATIVES!

Beans - waistline-friendly food!

With one serving of HEINZ^® Beans containing just 3 g (or less) of fat, no trans fat and no cholesterol, they make a perfect low fat, nutritious meal. Health Check Nutritionist, Carol Dombrow, says that "beans are high in fibre and complex carbohydrates making you feel fuller longer. This makes it less likely to get cravings for sweet sugary foods or have swings in blood sugar - a great bonus if you are trying to maintain a healthy body weight."

Quick-to-serve HEINZ^® Beans on whole wheat toast is a tasty and nutritious meal for those trying to maintain a healthy body weight. Visit our recipe section for more waistline friendly recipes!

Eat Beans for Energy

Beans provide carbohydrates which can help sustain your energy levels, maintain concentration and prevent you from reaching for the cookie jar during that mid-afternoon 'dip' in energy.

Carbohydrates supply energy to the body, but it is important to make wise decisions when choosing carbohydrate foods. Reach for those foods that are low in fat and provide minerals and vitamins such as HEINZ^® Beans.

Dr. Idamarie Laquatra, Director of Global Nutrition for H.J. HEINZ^® says "HEINZ^® Beans deliver carbohydrates for energy along with other important nutrients such as calcium and iron, making them a great choice for meals and snacks."

Keep your energy levels high throughout the day by eating good carbohydrate foods such as HEINZ^® Beans.

6 TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING:

	Don't skip meals.     Always read the nutritional labels before you buy.     Make your favourite casseroles and stews healthier by replacing some of the meat with beans.     Control portion sizes.     Choose beans more often for your side dish.     Cut back on fat and use low-fat cooking methods.

HEINZ^® Beans....Tastes great and good for you!