Family physician Daniela Stan de Calarasi (in an interview with Adevarul.ro) notes that regular consumption of legumes helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Legumes are often called “sugar absorbers” due to their high fiber content, which slows glucose absorption and reduces the sudden release of insulin. This property makes them essential in the diet of people with diabetes.
In addition to regulating blood sugar, legumes are rich in vitamins and minerals: B vitamins, potassium, selenium, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
Magnesium contributes to muscle function, the nervous system, and normal blood pressure, while iron is involved in oxygen transport and cell growth.
