Research has shown that type 2 diabetes continues to be persistent health problem afflicting almost 30 million in the U.S and over 400 million globally. But a new study shows that people can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes by eating more legumes (peas, lentils, beans, chickpeas, soybeans, peanuts, alfalfa, and clover). One reason legumes are so healthy is because of their low glycemic levels and fiber that makes them digest slowly, releasing blood glucose much slower than processed food. Legumes are also nutritious containing high levels minerals, B vitamins, and phytochemicals (which are compounds that have proven to protect against certain diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease).
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