Legumes are packed full of nutrients, easy to cook with, and are very cheap! Legumes are high in fibre, lower cholesterol levels and keep bowels regular. Plus, low cholesterol levels reduce the risk of strokes!
Some of the fibre in legumes helps to slow digestion. This means that you get more out of the food you eat, and it will last longer. Staying fuller for longer gives you energy and can help to combat fatigue!
Legumes are a great source of carbs and protein and can be a lot easier than cooking meat when you don’t feel up to it.
Legumes are a great source of iron and the B-group vitamins. These control energy production and make sure our bodies are functioning properly. Basically, the more we get the better we feel!
Ok, so what are legumes and how can we use them?
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Kidney Beans
- Black Beans
- Canalini Beans
- Soybeans
- Baked Beans
All of these are legumes and come in a can, pre-cooked. (Yay!) This means using them is easy because all you need to do is drain and rinse them! The cans are super cheap, just try to look for low sodium cans.
Here’s some easy ideas to get started!
- Add black beans to mince dishes like our Greek nachos!
- Have baked beans on toast with some avocado for breakfast
- Use chickpeas and lentils in soups and curries. Make a batch of our curried lentil and pumpkin soup for meal prep!
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