1. Which foods are best for you?

2.  Reduce risk for heart disease  Heart attack and stroke  May help protect against certain types of cancers  Helps lower blood pressure  Reduce risk of kidney stones  Good low-calorie alternative as a snack

3.  Naturally low in sodium, fat, and calories  None contain cholesterol  Great source of potassium, fiber, Vitamin C, and folic acid  Provide a healthier, natural sugar source

4.  Naturally low in fat and calories  None contain cholesterol  Great source of potassium, fiber, folic acid, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C

5.  Split-peas, lentils, and kidney, pinto, black, lima, black-eyed, and garbanzo beans are mature legumes  Excellent source of protein  Provide iron and zinc  Considered part of the protein food group but also a sub-section of the vegetable group  Provide excellent source for fiber, folate, and potassium  Green peas, string beans, and lima beans are not part of this group