Eating More Beans & Legumes, And Cutting Down On Meat Could Boost Men’s Health

ETV Bharat / health

Eating More Beans & Legumes, And Cutting Down On Meat Could Boost Men’s Health

A new study from the University of Helsinki found that partially swapping red and processed meat for beans can have big health benefits for men.

Most men eat far more red and processed meat than recommended. Too much red and processed meat (think beef, pork, sausages, and cold cuts) is linked to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Legumes, on the other hand, are packed with protein, fibre, and nutrients, making them a strong substitute for meat. The only catch is they don’t naturally contain vitamin B12, which comes from animal foods.

BeanMan Study

In a new study at the University of Helsinki in Finland, researchers followed 102 working-age men over six weeks,