Legumes should not be forgotten in our diet, according to the results of a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Excellent for controlling bad cholesterol levels, they would even help with weight loss.
Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto (Canada) performed a meta-analysis with 21 clinical trials, or 940 participants, on the role of legumes (beans, beans, chickpeas, soybeans or lentils) on health and weightloss.
The results of this study showed that by adding a single serving of legumes to their daily diet, of around 130 grams, participants lost an average of 340 grams over a six-week period, without having to reduce their intake of other foods. food.
Legumes must be on the menu
Scientists have also observed that a daily serving of lentils, chickpeas or soy can increase feelings of fullness by 31%, and lower levels of “bad cholesterol” by 5%.
“Although weight loss was limited, our results suggest that simply adding legumes to her diet may help. losing weight, and above all we believe that they can prevent weight regain, “explains Dr Russell de Souza.
“The feeling of satiety can be crucial when trying to control your weight “, recalls Professor de Souza who specifies that” 90% of interventions to lose weight fail, often because of food cravings “.
“Despite the known benefits of legumes on the diet, this family of foods is still too little consumed.”
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