Beans are best on so many counts

If we had to choose a theme song, it might be "We Are the Champions," the anthem that rocks every World Series and Super Bowl stadium. We are the champions of whole grains, DHA omega-3s, vitamin D3. And beans? We're still working on those.

As the season of humongous meals peaks, we're cheering on our favorite protein -- the one that's loaded with phytonutrients, lowers your lousy cholesterol instead of raising it and even fights belly fat. Yep, beans do all that and more. Here's why we're gonna beat this drum until we've got a parade going:

What's not to like? Oh, that gas thing? Ease into eating beans, and try Beano at first (found in grocery stores). It deflates gas attacks.