You always thought it was a myth, right?
Well, it’s true. Beans are actually a whole lot more beneficial to us than we realized. In fact, they are proving to be incredibly beneficial to diabetics as well. Beans can help reduce the risk of diabetes in a number of ways while also supporting a healthy heart (a major diabetes risk).
Check out the benefits of kidney beans listed below.
#1. Beans Control Blood Sugar
Kidney beans lowered fasting blood glucose and insulin in over 40 clinical studies. The higher fiber and protein content help to promote slow digestion and avoid a spike in blood sugar after eating. The beans are also full of antioxidants to protect the body against the damages that diabetes can cause.
#2. Beans Lower Diabetes Risk
Kidney beans have helped lower the risk of diabetes in several studies. They have a much lower glycemic index than other hearty foods, such as rice and oats, thus reducing the risk of insulin resistance.
#3. Beans Lower Heart Disease Risk
According to one study, kidney beans help to slash the risk of heart disease by 15% in people with diabetes. There is ample evidence that diabetes can lead to heart disease, and beans can help combat this.
#4. Beans Are Rich in Magnesium
Magnesium plays a crucial role in insulin sensitivity, and research has shown that people with diabetes who consume more magnesium have lowered insulin resistance. Kidney beans provide a healthy dose of magnesium.
#5. Beans Are Rich in Fiber
Beans are perhaps best known for their fiber content and for diabetics, this is a good thing. Fiber helps keep blood glucose levelled, cutting back on the overall risk of type 2 diabetes. It also pushes digestion along more regularly, another major benefit for diabetics.
Don’t shy away from the beans, this spring, because it turns out that they really are the super fruit.
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