Rice and beans

Brazilians stay slim by enjoying this traditional dish with just about every meal.
A study in the journal Obesity Research found that a diet consisting primarily of rice and beans lowers the risk of becoming overweight by about 14 percent when compared with the typical Western fare.
That's because it's lower in fat and higher in fibre, which is thought to stabilize blood sugar levels.

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