Beans, beans are good for your heart—and so are peas and lentils! A new study concluded that beans, peas and lentils can help lower your risk of heart disease. Here are some delightful legume-filled dishes to include in your healthy eating plan. The report, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, reviewed 26 studies to determine the relationship between eating legumes (beans, peas, and lentils) and the risk of heart disease. The data revealed that eating about 1 serving of legumes per day helped significantly lower LDL “bad” cholesterol.
5 Ways to Love Legumes
- Herbed Fava Beans with Pasta
Perfect for your spring barbecue, pair with hot dogs or hamburgers. - Warm Chicken and Butter Bean Salad
This quick and easy salad can be whipped up in 30 minutes for a light lunch or dinner. - Herbed Bulgur-Lentil Pilaf
Ellie packed this side with 11 grams of heart healthy fiber. Make it for dinner, and wrap leftovers in a whole wheat tortilla to take to work the next day. - Blackened Tilapia with Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Another quick 30 minute fix, the black-eyed peas compliment paprika and cumin-rubbed tilapia.
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