Mr. and Mrs. Beans

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/