A randomized controlled trial conducted by the University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital found that eating more legumes (such as beans, chickpeas or lentils) as part of a low-glycemic index diet appears to improve glycemic control and reduce estimated coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).
Lentils vs. beans
Beans are great for you, it's true. But did you know lentils have more protein, fiber and iron than pinto beans? Learn more >
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