Legumes (IMAGE)

Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Legumes

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Compared to individuals with a lower consumption of total legumes -- lentils, chickpeas, beans and peas -- individuals with a higher consumption had a 35 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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