10 Healthy Carb Foods
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Healthy Carb Food #10: Legumes
Legumes are the family of beans and peas. There is a wide variety of them, and they tend to be very healthy. Legumes such as kidney beans are high in fibre, protein and other vitamins and minerals. Legumes also tend to be high in carbohydrate content, which will vary according to the specific type. Chickpeas are another popular legume that has a high carb content, as well as being very nutritious.
Legumes can form a part of a main meal as an accompaniment and can also be used in cooking recipes. They are also thought to offer a range of health benefits such as maintaining a healthy blood-sugar level and might even help prevent cancer.
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