GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic® and Wegovy® have become widely-used tools for people to manage their weight through metabolic support. But a concern is that the loss of appetite experienced by people using the drugs may negatively impact their nutritional intake. A recent webinar conducted by USA Pulses explained how dry beans and dry peas support a rich and sustainable approach to health for GLP-1 users.
Side effects of GLP-1 use include constipation, reflux and muscle loss. A ½ cup of pulses include a range of nutritional benefits to offset these effects. They provide 6-8g of dietary fiber, so consuming them should help to ease constipation. They also have 9g of plant-based protein, helping balance the risk of muscle loss on GLP-1 drugs. Pulses also promote gut health because they have a mix of soluble, insoluble and resistant starch types that offer broad digestive benefits.
Burley supplier, Inland Empire Foods, is on a mission to advance the culinary and nutritional benefits of legumes. Their customers find that precooked and dried legumes taste similar to freshly-made legumes.
They’ve been manufacturing legume ingredients with a focus on flavor and functionality since 1985. Their legumes are available in a variety of forms to fit your application, from 5-20 minute whole beans to flakes and flours. None of their products contain chemicals or additives and are kosher and organic certified. All legumes are non-GMO.
Inland Empire’s product line includes:
• Black Beans
• Black-eyed Peas
• Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)
• Great Northern Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Lentils
• Navy Beans
• Split Green Peas
• Whole and Split Yellow Peas
• Pinto Beans
• Red Beans
Other specialty varieties can be available for custom applications.
Call Burley Foods at (952) 943-1970 to find out about all of Inland Empire’s products, request samples, and schedule a demonstration