An international group of scientists from the USA and Canada found that beans and other legumes reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as well as help maintain a slim figure, thanks to the fiber in their composition. Research results It was published In the Journal of Nutrition.
Scientists analyzed the biochemical composition and beneficial properties of beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils. In the study, the properties of both fresh foods and dried, frozen and canned foods were examined. It turns out that such plant foods can effectively protect the body from a number of serious diseases.
It was found that especially among active consumers of legumes, the risk of heart disease and blood vessels was reduced by 24%, the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) by 31%, the risk of stroke by 20% and the risk of diabetes by 20%. 23% and cancer 6%.
Researchers explained that legumes are rich in potassium, an element that maintains the flexibility of blood vessel walls. Vessels must be flexible so that they can easily withstand blood pressure and distribute blood throughout the body at the required speed.
The fiber (healthy dietary fiber) and protein in legumes also help maintain a feeling of fullness, helping to maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, dietary fiber maintains a normal gastrointestinal tract and also protects against cardiovascular pathologies.
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