Valoor Beans / Fava Beans Health Benefits They are rich in protein as well as vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as various minerals and enzymes. They help protect against cancer and fatigue. The beans are also rich in fibre, which makes you feel full for longer, helping cut unnecessary food intake and weight gain. The fibre also aids digestion and helps prevent dreadful diseases like diabetes and heart problems. Beans also appear to have a blood sugar normalizing effect, and may be of benefit to diabetics.