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Beans are a nutritious, convenient, versatile, and economical legume (a plant that includes pods). Beans contain a unique combination of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, offering many health ...

You can eat lentils mixed with rice or potatoes to lower your blood sugar more than eating the carbohydrates alone. Beans are high in resistant starch, which can increase your gut-healthy bacteria.