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				THE LEGUME THAT LOWERS CHOLESTEROL


		There's a certain bean that may have powers to lower cholesterol. Where can you get it? Try a creamy side of hummus. Research shows that chickpeas, the luscious legume that's pureed for hummus dips, could go a long way toward improving your cholesterol profile. Gaga for Garbanzos In a small study, people who ate roughly 25 ounces of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) per week for 12 weeks showed an improvement in their total cholesterol levels compared with when they ate a chickpea-free diet for 4 weeks. And that's not all: Their insulin levels also improved, and they lost a small amount of weight -- without dieting or exercising. All good reasons to fall in love with this legume! Start adding chickpeas to your diet, and then track your weight loss. Pass the Chickpeas, Please Researchers think the fiber, protein, and polyunsaturated fatty acids in chickpeas should probably get the credit for the cholesterol improvements. Chickpeas are also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and phytoestrogens. Have chickpeas for dinner tonight with this Fragrant Chickpea Stew recipe. For other cholesterol busting strategies, try these foods: Sesame seeds – especially the black ones Think Soy… it helps to lower cholesterol – and helps to stabilize hormonal levels. Nibble on dark chocolate – it contains cholesterol-fighting antioxidants. RealAge

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