krosenth wrote:

>When these USDA scientists analyzed the colored seed coats of twelve different types of beans they found that these legumes contained many of the same antioxidants (such as anthocyanins) that are also found in pricier berries and fruits, and also in wine.  "Although these polyphenols [i.e., antioxidants] can cause problems in digestibility," they admitted, "they may be important dietary supplement s with beneficial health effects."
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This is a perfect example of the trade-off effect in foods.  The very
same compounds that interfere with digestion (and therefore qualify as
antinutrients) have beneficial antioxidant effects.  Exactly the same is
true of phytic acid, which is both antioxidant and antinutrient.

Todd Moody
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