When you're hungry and there's not much else around to eat...EAT THIS or at least something similar. But NOT THAT!! You guys know what I'm talking about. Don't grab the chips or pretzels or even the $2 McDonalds cheeseburger.. EAT THIS instead. Just a handful and you'll be satisfied until your next meal and have more energy and you'll be happier in the end. These are broad beans, fava beans, I got these at Walmart but if you live in the NY area like me, you can find them at any Asian supermarket. They are delicious! Here are some of the benefits.High in protein and energy as in other beans and lentils. 100 g beans carry 341 calories per 100 g. The beans, however, compose plentiful of health-benefiting antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and plant sterols.The beans are a very rich source of dietary fiber (66% per100g RDA) which acts as a bulk laxative. Dietary fiber helps to protect the colon mucosa by decreasing its exposure time to toxic substances as well as by binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon. Dietary fiber has also been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids in the colon.Broad beans are rich in phytonutrients such as isoflavone and plant sterols. Isoflavone such as genistein and daidzein have been found to protect breast cancer in laboratory animals. Phytosterols, especially ß-sitosterol, help lower cholesterol levels in the body. Fava beans contain Levo-dopamine or L-dopa, a precursor of neuro-chemicals in the brain such as dopamine, epinephrine, and nor-epinephrine. In the brain, dopamine is associated with the smooth, coordinated functioning of body movements. Thus, consumption of adequate amounts of fava beans in the everyday diet may help prevent Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia disorders. (Medical disclaimer). #broadbeans #favabeans #snack #goodforyou #wholefoods #food #foodporn #foodie #instasnack #instafood #food52 #eeeeeats #healthy #healthcoach #wellnesscoach #thelovewellnessproject #snacks #snacktime #snackporn #yummy