Doctors from the University of Guelph (Canada) have come to the conclusion that legumes help lower blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
According to experts, legumes (chickpeas, beans, lentils and others) have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system precisely by lowering sugar and cholesterol levels.
This helps to protect blood vessels from damage, Food.news writes on August 5.
At the same time, legumes should not be considered a panacea. They are effective as a preventative measure.
Among other useful properties of these products, experts have identified a high content of fiber and protein. However, to get the benefit of legumes, they should be soaked in water for eight hours before cooking. Thus, phytic acid will be released from the products, which reduces the body’s ability to absorb nutrients.
On August 6, it became known that South Korean scientists have found an easy way to get rid of dizziness. According to them, for this it is worth consuming two vitamins.