Navigator is a short vine that has demonstrated uniform maturity, excellent yield potential in fertile soils, and excellent canning quality. Nutritionally, all varieties of navy beans are extremely high in fiber, which is a key component to good gastrointestinal health. As a matter of fact, a good fiber diet cleans the intestines and prevents more serious gastrointestinal issues, like colon cancer or gastric ulcers. Navy beans can indeed be a valuable part of any plant-based diet because they are also rich in several nutrients and serve as a meat-alternative, not to mention that they contain the full complement of amino acids when paired with grains.