A recent six week trial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal evaluated over 1,000 patients and shown that just one serving of legumes (peas, beans, chickpeas, and lentils) can decrease one’s total LDL by 5 percent. A decrease by 5 percent leads to a 5-6 percent reduction in heart attack and other major cardiovascular events. What are your favorite recipes that incorporate legumes?
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For the study visit CMAJ
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We eat beans at least once a week. I’m wanting to increase that to about three. I guess the andouille and bacon in the beans offsets some of the benefits, though.