exists and is an alternate of . When looking at the spine, you will note that between each vertebra is a block of tissue that resembles a hockey puck. This tissue is actually a shock absorber that cushions the stress on the spine with bending, twisting, lifting, etc.
Beans and legumes are an inexpensive heart-healthy food popular all around the world. In addition to being high in protein, beans and legumes are also a good source of fiber, iron, and potassium. The current daily value (%DV) for protein is 50 grams per day and is a target meant for most people. Most beans provide between 29-36% of the DV for protein per cup cooked. Boiled soybeans (or edamame) provide a whopping 63% DV.
Used as a primary source of protein in vegetarian diets, beans are a healthy source of carbohydrates. They are high in fiber and help the digestive system since they are a form of slowly digested carbohydrates. High levels of vitamin C and vitamin E make berries a very appealing source for good carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are mainly made up of sugars like table sugar, fruit sugar or corn sugar. 2  Complex carbohydrates are foods made up of three or more linked sugars like bran, potatoes, brown rice, peas and whole grain cereals. 3  They are broken down and are turned into glucose to be used as a source of energy for cells.