Mr. and Mrs. Beans

in #healthy7 years ago (edited)

LEGUMES

Often associated with bloating and gas, legumes actually provide a myriad of nutrients which include:

  • Fiber (!!!)
    stabilizes digestion which removes toxins
    keeps blood sugar balanced
    prevents cardiovascular disease
  • Protein: and low in fat
    1 cup = 33% of protein women should consume in a day / 27% of protein men should consume in a day
  • Complex Carbs:
    take longer to digest, increasing duration of ¨feeling full¨

  • High content of:
    Magnesium
    Calcium
    Iron
    Vitamin B6
    Zinc
    Potassium

The combination of the above nutrients increases satiety (¨feeling full ) which prevents overeating and weight gain.

I will leave you with this list of 10 delicious legume dishes by the famous chef Jaime Oliver:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/love-your-legumes/?family-food-category=105554#!5

Sneak peek:

Sources:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/338156-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-legumes/
http://servingjoy.com/health-benefits-of-legumes/

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