They can be eaten fresh, dried, canned, or frozen, and they pair wonderfully with almost any dish, from breakfast to dinner.
Nutritionists recommend consuming about three bowls of beans per week.
This simple rule helps maintain heart and blood vessel health, as well as stabilize blood sugar levels.
Other vegetables beneficial for diabetes
Legumes aren't the only ones that help control high blood sugar.
Other vegetables help keep it at a normal level:
Broccoli – contains chromium, which regulates blood sugar; it is high in fiber and low in carbohydrates.
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