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/