28/10/2024
Budget advice for getting the most out of your money.
Eat legumes. They are absolutely amazing for your health; they repair the gut wall and help create the perfect balance of good gut bacteria. It is also good food to help prevent and treat depression and anxiety due to how they can heal your gut.
It's a real roller-coaster for the first 3 days, and then you are fine, so stick with it. Your gut will feel amazing. And your stomach will look flatter and feel more comfortable.
They are also so cheap. And, if you buy them and cook them up, they double in size, unlike meat, which shrinks when cooked. Cans are around $1 each.
They are filling because of the fibre, a good source of protein, and have lots of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and virtually no fat.
One serving of legumes, which is one-half cup, provides about 115 calories, 20 g of carbohydrate, 7β9 g of fibre, 8 g of protein, and 1 g of fat.
Legumes also have a low glycemic index, generally ranging between 10 and 40. They are weight loss foods. As they are a good source of protein and fibre and have a low glycaemic index (GI), they help to stabilise blood sugar levels, and they keep you feeling fuller for longer.
Legumes are one of the quiet achievers when it comes to healthy eating. They contain antioxidants and vital minerals and nutrients like folate, iron, and magnesium. They also contain a high amount of choline, which is incredibly important for the nervous system and detoxification.
A good serving is 1/2 can or cup per day of cooked beans. That would be 50c per serve or less if you pressure cook them yourself at home (in a delicious stock).
You can use white beans instead of white meat, dark beans instead of dark meat, and lentils instead of or with mince, especially in a bolignaise sauce. Chickpeas are great in soups, Indian foods, and salads. They also make great dips.
They are also way less acidic on your body than meats, and the fibre helps with normal detox, ensuring that toxins actually leave your body.
Hummus dip is also great for you. A very healthy snack with a few crunchy vegetable sticks or brown rice crackers.
2024 is the year of the legume. Familiarise yourself with the concepts; remember the roller-coaster that happens in your gut for the first 3 days, which I think is the bad bacteria getting kicked out. It's like that for everyone!
Food is medicine. If you have questions about diet, food intolerances, and nutritional deficiencies, or feel that something just isn't quite right, feel free to contact me for a chat. Www.taylormadehealth.com.au