5 Reasons Why We Should Eat More Beans

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There have been studies linking the consumption of bean and legumes with better longevity. It has been found eating them can increase people’s lives by seven to eight percent. They are great for the heart. They are fantastic if anyone is diabetic and may help lower one’s overall blood sugars. Legumes are rich in fiber iron antioxidants and many other vitamins. If people are just starting to add beans to their diet, they should do so slowly to avoid gas and bloating.

Key Takeaways:

  • beans and legumes, can lower a person’s risk of dying and contain anticancer benefits
  • eat legumes 4 times a week significantly lowers a person’s risk for heart attack
  • Legumes can aid in diabetes management and can help with weight lose.

“REDUCED RISK OF HEART DISEASE: Eating legumes four times a week or more, compared to less than once a week, confers a 22 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease.”

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