Legumes Lower Diabetes Risk 

Looking for another reason to love legumes? Research shows that legumes can lower diabetes risk, one of the most concerning disease of our era. A higher consumption of legumes, including lentils, beans, peas, and chickpeas, is associated with more than a one-third reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research. The study, which analyzed data from over 3,000 people at high risk of cardiovascular disease, found that, compared to those with a lower consumption of legumes, participants with high legume consumption were at a 35 percent lower risk of developing diabetes after four years of follow-up.  High intake averaged just over three servings per week (28.75 grams/day).

(Clinical Nutrition, March 2017) Read the full study here.

Note: Try my recipe for Lentil Patties with Basil Arugula Cashew Cream