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As per the new study, prudent diet followers were safer from mortality and heart disease risk by 17 per cent and 28 per cent respectively.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
For the new study, experts examined regions where people lived for the longest. And it was then found out that there was one food group that they all consumed, which can be the secret behind their long life.

These areas are known as blue zones and have often been examined by experts for similarities in lifestyle and eating habits. One common thing they all consume is legumes (beans).

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭?
Blue zone diets are plant-based diets, where 95% of daily food intake comes from vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes. People in these zones typically avoid meat, dairy, sugar foods and beverages.

After multiple studies, a Blue Zone diet was developed, which is claimed to help people live a longer life

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲?
Beans are rich in protein, fibre and have very low sugar and fat. The protein helps to maintain weight, build muscles and...

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭...

Kidney beans, popularly called rajma is full of protein, fibre and iron. A study found that consuming dark red kidney beans and rice together can help in keeping the blood sugar level stable.

Chickpeas help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. It also helps maintain blood sugar levels and a healthy weight.

One cup of cooked black beans has 15.24 grams of protein, 15 grams of fibre and 3.61 grams of iron. Black beans are also good in maintaining blood sugar levels.