Beans are proven to help reduce the risk of obesity and illness, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Beans and lentils are not only high in fiber and vitamins but contain little or no cholesterol and fat. They're also extremely inexpensive -- just pennies per pound -- and available anywhere.This collection of 150 recipes using more than 20 types of beans and lentils maximizes the health benefits while offering creative and sumptuous dishes even the toughest bean skeptics will enjoy. Magic Beans, by registered dietitian and bean expert Patti Geil, makes it easy to add beans to your everyday diet -- with the preparation and cooking taking only minutes.