Pinto beans are a type of common bean. They are the most popular bean by crop production in northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States.[1] The beans are either eaten entirely or mashed then refried.
In South America, pinto beans are called poroto frutilla. It means "strawberry bean".
Pinto beans are a nutrient-dense legume. These beans have essential nutrients. They are good sources for protein, manganese and phosphorus. The beans are high in dietary fiber and folate.[2]
One study showed that pinto beans can lower the levels for both HDL and LDL cholesterol.[3]
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