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What the heck is a legume? Basically legumes are beans. High in protein, keep you regular and are not fat. You will feel full longer and have more fiber in your consumption of food.

According to wikipedia a legume includes beans, lentils, lupins, peas, and peanuts. Combining protein in legumes with a grain will balance out your meals. Combine beans with rice, tofu with rice, corn tortillas with beans, and peanut butter with wheat bread.

I have been eating this way for over 3 months now and am amazed at how easy it is to keep weight off. All my pants fit so loose – even my tight jeans are so comfortable to wear.

Start with Quinoa and Lentils

Start small and work your way to implement more legumes into you meals.

The Lentils I use come in green and red. I think the red ones have more nutrition in them and cook faster than green ones. Variety is good. If you don’t want to waste time cooking lentils and rice than buy cans of brown rice and lentils – heat up and eat with some hot sauce or plan – even add it to lettuce or healthy tortillas.

Quinoa is very light and tastes nutty. Boil 2 cups of water and add one cup of quinoa. Turn the heat down with a cover and in about 15 minutes it is ready. I have mixed cooked quinoa with cooked kale, garlic, green onions, leeks, soy cheese and made a mock macaroni and cheese. You can add lentils or omit the quinoa and just use lentils for variations. Cook up a big batch. Yummy. I have served this to guests and they have no idea what they are eating and they hate healthy food – rave reviews!!

Add legumes to your meals at least 3 times a day and you will feel so full. Weigh yourself at the end of the month and you will be surprised you lost 5 pounds.

Let me know what your results are. If you want some of my recipes send a reply.

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