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- Michelle Schoffro Cook
- August 17, 2012
- 4:11 pm
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New research in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that eating a diet high in legumes like lentils and chickpeas can help blast excess body fat. The humble beans are rich in protein and high in fiber, both of which help stabilize blood sugar levels. Avoiding blood sugar rollercoaster spikes and drops ensures your body stops storing extra pounds, particularly around the waistline.
Research showed that the bean-based diet also helped reduce inflammation in the body. (Watch for my blog 14 Foods that Fight Inflammation and Pain next week).
Lentils are also an excellent source of folate which helps to prevent birth defects, regulates blood pressure and reduce the risk of anemia.
In another recent study, participants reported greater dietary satisfaction and ate fewer processed foods when chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) were included in their diet. Chickpeas are also a good source of folate and the minerals molybdenum and manganese.
Add lentils or chickpeas to soups, stews, salads, curries, pasta dishes, and to make veggie burgers. Or use chickpea flour in baked goods. Their blood sugar regulating effects will have the added bonus of keeping your energy balanced throughout the day.
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Michelle Schoffro Cook
Michelle Schoffro Cook, MSc, RNCP, ROHP, DNM, PhD is an international best-selling and 14-time book author and doctor of traditional natural medicine, whose works include: 60 Seconds to Slim, Healing Recipes, The Vitality Diet, Allergy-Proof, Arthritis-Proof, Total Body Detox, The Life Force Diet, The Ultimate pH Solution, The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan, and The Phytozyme Cure. Check out her natural health resources and subscribe to her free e-magazine World's Healthiest News at WorldsHealthiestDiet.com to receive monthly health news, tips, recipes and more. Follow her on Twitter @mschoffrocook and Facebook.
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119 comments
+ add your ownYummy! Had Dal this evening and will be doing chick peas or black beans during the week.
Thank you!
Thanks for the reminder x
Thank you!
Thank you!
I'm still not sure about the concept of foods being able to regulate specific areas of fat, but I know of the positives of these beans. Good reminder, thanks.
Good info!! I love beans and use the lentils also quite so often,specially in wintertime!
Mm, tasty :)
That is interesting. Thanks!
Thank for an important reminder!!
Thanks.
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