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A UB study suggests that when consumed in chili during pregnancy, beans may help lower one’s risk for gestational diabetes.

Breaking up some of the cooked beans would also add more heft to the broth. If you find the chili is still too loose for your liking, more simmering on the stove can help thicken it further.

The study showed that eating chili with beans during pregnancy may reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes.