Don't take the beans lightly

Scientists say all the legume plants have more health benefits than we thought. For example, DEcarb extracts from beans can help you lose weight effectively because they can prevent your body from absorbing starch.

Here are some of the benefits of pea for health:

Control cholesterol

'Peas and many other beans are good sources of soluble fiber. They help us reduce 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) - the fat that causes arteriosclerosis , ' said Dr. Susan Jebb, head of nutrition and health research at the British Medical Research Council. In addition, soy contains plant cholesterol - molecules that reduce LDL and increase 'good' cholesterol.

Prevent lung cancer

There is growing evidence that a diet rich in beans helps protect the lungs from cancer. Researchers at the University of Texas (USA) found that a menu containing lots of beans helped cut 20-45% of lung cancer risk. This is because they contain high levels of plant estrogen. These estrogen molecules bind to cell receptors, protecting them from internal changes that can lead to cancer.

Balance hormones

After analyzing many studies, the British Cancer Research Institute found that women with a diet high in soy reduced 60% the risk of developing solid tissue in the breast. The reason is that the plant estrogen in soy reduces the negative effects of natural estrogen in the body. With the same effect, plant estrogen is believed to protect the body from hormone-related cancers. In addition, supplementation of the essence is also beneficial for menopausal women, when the body's estrogen content decreases.

Anti colon cancer

Not only do healthy digestive systems, legumes also prevent constipation and prevent bowel cancer. Research conducted by the Medical Research Council and the British Cancer Research Institute on 500,000 people found that those who ate 35g of fiber a day reduced their risk of colon cancer by 40%. Meanwhile, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who ate beans (types) over 2 times a week reduced their risk of disease by 47%, because they contained specific anti-cancer molecules. . For example, chickpeas contain lectin molecules that can control and even reverse colon cancer.

Muscle regeneration

Legumes are generally rich in protein and starch, so eating lots of beans will help your muscles firm. 100 g of chickpeas contains 21.4 g of protein while the protein content of 100 g of soybeans is 31.4 g. 'Although legumes are a good source of protein, they do not provide enough amino acids that the body needs. Therefore, to fully absorb nutrients, you need to add cereals, rice and noodles, " Laura Wyness, expert of British Nutrition Fund, advised.