By: Rachel Nannola
Legumes (AKA: beans) include kidney, pinto, white, black, and lima beans, as well as split peas, lentils, and edamame. A recent study has been done that shows how beneficial legumes can be for overall health and even weight loss.
In one study done a group of participants who ate ¾ of a cup of legumes every day lost about ¾ of a pound more than a group of participants that didn’t eat legumes in diets that weren’t even geared for weight loss.
Besides weight loss, there are many other benefits of including legumes in your meals. Legumes are a great high fiber protein source, which can help lower LDL cholesterol. They also have a low glycemic index value, so they won’t spike blood sugar.
Additionally, legumes contain antioxidants and phytochemicals, which can protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease.
So if you’re not already incorporating legumes into your meals, hopefully this will give you some information on why you should start!
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