A nutritionist from the American company NutriScience, which produces food and nutritional supplements, as part of a scientific team, found that replacing refined grains with legumes helps lose weight and supports the health of the cardiovascular and digestive systems. results published In the nutrients section.
Researchers modeled the effects of replacing protein foods or refined grains with legumes (peas, lentils). They claim that giving up one serving of protein foods (meat and eggs) in favor of legumes reduces blood cholesterol levels by more than 10%. Additionally, peas and lentils contain plenty of fibre. These are food components that are not digested by the digestive enzymes of the human body, but are processed by the beneficial intestinal microflora.
Scientists also noted that replacing refined grains with legumes may benefit the body. Refined grains are grains that have lost their hulls and seeds during the milling process; Only carbohydrates and gluten remain. Whole grains contain the same amount of nutrients as unprocessed grains. Legumes are rich in magnesium, potassium and copper. Potassium is important in regulating the heart rate, and magnesium is important in reducing the risk of thrombosis by diluting the blood.
Additionally, legumes are low in calories. Their consumption contributes to weight loss and normalization of metabolism (the process of converting food into energy).
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