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Nuts & Legumes

Nuts, seeds, and legumes don't often take center stage on the dinner table. But when you take note of how much these mini foods have to give, nutrition-wise, you might change your mind! Nuts and seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and other great nutrients. Legumes like lentils and soy deliver protein, fiber, and much more.

Reviewed by Susan Weiner, RD, MS, CDE, CDN. 05/12

Nature's Best Low Carb Snack Not only is it good for blood sugar control and weight management, the FDA says that anounce and a half daily of this food may reduce the risk of heart disease.	Go Nuts (and Beans)! Low-glycemic foods high in fiber seem to help the most with blood sugar control.
Got beans? Research has shown that the fiber and phytochemicals in beans can help reduce cholesterol, prevent blood sugar spikes, and may protect against weight gain.

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