The so-called “lentil effect” or “second meal effect” describes the remarkable effect of beans to help control blood sugar levels hours, or even the next day, after consumption.
Beans and the Second-Meal Effect
Doctor's Note
But what about the gas? Check out my blog post Beans & Gas: Clearing the air.
What other superpowers do beans posses? They’re packed with potassium (Preventing Strokes with Diet), mad with magnesium (Mineral of the Year—Magnesium), and a preferred source of protein (Plant Protein Preferable). They improve breast cancer survival (Breast Cancer Survival & Soy), reduce hot flashes (Soy Foods & Menopause), delay premature puberty (The Effect of Soy on Precocious Puberty), and they’re a great bargain to boot (Eating Healthy on a Budget).
Which beans are most antioxidant-packed? See The Best Bean and The Healthiest Lentil (hint: skip the jelly variety; see Raisins vs. Jelly Beans for Athletic Performance). Which beans lower cholesterol the most? See Soy Worth a Hill of Beans?
Lentils for breakfast? Well, the Brits like baked beans on their toast, but I’ve started using a handful of sprouted lentils in my breakfast smoothie (see A Better Breakfast, and Antioxidants Sprouting Up).
The propionate video I reference is Fawning over Flora, with a follow-up Boosting Good Bacteria in the Colon without Probiotics.
For more context, check out my blog posts: Top 10 Most Popular Videos from 2013, and Why We Should Eat More Beans.
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