Legumes

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Beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas, peanuts...these magical foods combine fiber and protein with a slow-release carbohydrate that fuels the body without spiking blood sugar. No wonder people who live the longest eat lots of legumes!

Legumes are the perfect answer to 3 main criticisms of a plant based diet:

1. How do you get your protein?     Legumes are full of protein. 

2. How do you feel full?     Because they are full of protein and fiber, legumes are quite filling.

3. It's too expensive to eat plant-based.     Legumes, especially dried, are among the cheapest foods to buy. 

A recent study found that substituting one serving/day of legumes for red meat drops risk of heart disease by 18%. And beans are much cheaper than beef. 

Check out these wonderful legume recipies.