A double-blind study is one in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment. This procedure is utilized to prevent bias in research results.
Total Dietary Fiber. Kidney beans contain more total dietary fiber per serving than the seven other most commonly consumed legumes in the United States, including black-eyed peas, chickpeas, lentils and black, navy, pinto and lima beans.
Beans, fruits, and oats are especially good sources of soluble fiber. Other examples of soluble fibers include guar gum and locust bean gum, which are found in salad dressings and jams.