The Legume That Lowers Cholesterol
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Posted By: Erika Neal on March 09, 2009 There's a certain bean that may have cholesterol-lowering powers. Where can you get it? Try a creamy side of hummus. Research shows that chickpeas, the luscious legume that's pureed for hummus dips, could go a long way toward improving your cholesterol profile. Gaga for Garbanzos In a small study, people who ate roughly 25 ounces of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) per week for 12 weeks showed an improvement in their total cholesterol levels compared with when they ate a chickpea-free diet for 4 weeks. And that's not all: Their insulin levels also improved, and they lost a small amount of weight -- without dieting or exercising. All good reasons to fall in love with this legume! Pass the Chickpeas, Please Researchers think the fiber, protein, and polyunsaturated fatty acids in chickpeas should probably get the credit for the cholesterol improvements. Chickpeas are also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and phytoestrogens. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Erika Neal
Business Analyst, District Nine Medical Examiner Florida A&M University class of 1999 Member Since July 2008 |
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want to learn more about your self ? www.knowthyselfpower.com Monday, March 9th 2009 at 11:39AM |
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Love hummus on pita with olive oil!
Sunday, March 22nd 2009 at 3:50PM |
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