By Amy Grant Kidney beans are a healthy inclusion to the home garden. They have antioxidant properties, folic acid, vitamin B6 and magnesium, not to mention they are a rich source of cholesterol lowering fiber. One cup of kidney beans provides 45.3% of the recommended daily intake for fiber! High in protein, kidney beans and other beans are a vegetarian’s mainstay. They are also a good choice for folks with diabetes, hypoglycemia or insulin resistance because this rich fiber content keeps sugar levels from rising too rapidly. With all that goodness, the only question is how to grow kidney beans. How to Grow Kidney Beans There are a number of kidney bean varieties to choose from. Some of them, like Charlevoix, are more prone to viruses and bacteria, so do your research. They come in both bush and vine varieties. In the same family as black beans, pinto and navy
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