Magic Beans

Can the lowly legume’s rep rise any higher? Yes: Eating 1 cup of legumes each day for 3 months can reduce your blood pressure, heart rate, and overall cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study of people with diabetes published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The high amounts of potassium and magnesium found in legumes may play a role in regulating blood pressure naturally.

 

 

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