It’s Sunday September 12th, 2021, and we have a real treat in store! Not loaded with sugar but with many valuable practical tips and facts to improve your health- especially if you are Diabetic and struggling with your diet…It’s all about LEGUMES – a formidable food in your quest for better health…
Have you ever wondered where your doctors get the information they need to assess and treat any of your health conditions with the confidence of knowing that it is the most appropriate, safe, and effective plan of action? From the simple common cold to the complexed world of life-threatening intensive care cases, how do we know at any given time, the best course of action…
What we study in medical school and the knowledge we continue to acquire through lifelong learning rests on the shoulders of the Research scientists… and while we ourselves conduct studies and write case reports for our colleagues to benefit and adapt their treatment plans, the bulk of what we obtain comes from dedicated teams of researchers throughout the world conducting quality controlled, ethical studies that must meet exacting standards under rigorous scrutiny…
So now that you have heard about the credible evidence, tested in quality research, that legumes are enormously helpful I want to add a few facts about their fibre content to enable you to feed your gut organisms and get to your goal of roughly 30 grams of fibre a day…at the top of the ranking is Lentils- half a cup of cooked lentils has 8grams of fiber, red beans and black eyed peas has 6, green peas has 4 …and remember the contain many vitamins and minerals and is an excellent source of protein…And they are low in fat…
Are you ready for this week’s homework…it’s very simple…LOOK AT YOUR PLATE AND MAKE ROOM FOR LEGUMES…
It’s been wonderful spending this time with you, and I look forward to being with you again as we continue our journey to becoming HEROES OF OUR OWN HEALTH…
