Eat more legumes. Improves bowel movements and cholesterol!

How often do you eat legumes? According to the RIVM, the Netherlands is increasingly consuming plant-based foods. This is better for the environment, animals and your health. Unprocessed plant foods naturally contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. Do you also want to eat more plant-based? Then start eating legumes. In addition to more fiber, you’ll also easily get more “plant-based” protein. Which legumes do you choose? And how to include them in your meals? Keep reading quickly!

The ideal meat substitute!

It’s time to imagine yourself more in Mediterranean cuisine. A cuisine in which, in addition to fruit and vegetables, legumes also play a leading role. If you eat more legumes you can be sure that in addition to being varied, you are also eating healthy. Legumes are seeds with or without shells. You probably also eat legumes every now and then, without realizing it. Legumes include: kidney beans, cappuccino beans, lima beans, lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, and soy beans. Peas and green beans are also legumes, but their health effects are more similar to those of vegetables: they contain relatively high levels of vitamin C.

Professor Dr. Daan Kromhout, former professor of public health research at Wageningen University, says: “Beans are rich in protein, iron and vitamins and are a rich source of nutrition. Beans have been shown to lower cholesterol “. Legumes are therefore a good substitute for meat. And not only because of their good nutritional value, but also because legumes are a little more environmentally friendly than meat.

But why are legumes so healthy? Legumes help lower levels of unfavorable LDL cholesterol. A low level of LDL cholesterol is good for the heart and blood vessels. Additionally, legumes contain a lot of fiber, which is beneficial for intestinal function and keeping the stomach healthy.

This is how legumes are eaten or processed

You can easily add lentils, chickpeas and peas to your meals. Buy them in cans, rinse them well and add them unprocessed to your lunch or dinner. Do you still have to get used to the texture or taste of legumes? Then incorporate them into your meals. How do you do this? Some useful recipes especially for you as inspiration.

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