In terms of safe and healthy food, beans play a relevant role. This crop belongs to the
species of Phaseolus vulgaris L., being the most consumed legume worldwide, both for poor …

The satiating effect of fibre consumption has been related to gut hormones, such as peptide
YY and leptin. These peptides may also influence cardiovascular (CVD) risk biomarkers …

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of a dietary
supplementation of bean extract on serum lipids, nutritional parameters, and fat excretion in …

Legumes (including alfalfa, clover, lupins, green beans and peas, peanuts, soybeans, dry
beans, broad beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils) represent an important component of …

Convincing evidence supports the intake of specific food components, food groups, or whole
dietary patterns to positively influence dyslipidemia and to lower risk of cardiovascular …

The experimental approach for the study of cardiometabolic disorders requires the use of
animal models fed with commercial diets whose composition differs notably, even between …

The health benefits of pomegranate consumption have recently received considerable
scientific focus, with most studies examining fruit and/or juice consumption. Pomegranate …

This study analyzed plasma lipid profiles, genes related to cholesterol and bile acid
metabolism, and inflammation in liver as well as adipose tissue from Syrian Golden …

A food can be regarded as 'functional'if it can demonstrate a beneficial efficacy on one or
more target functions in the body in a convincing way. Beyond adequate nutritional qualities …

Background High‐fibre and low‐carbohydrate diets may enhance satiety and promote
weight loss. We compared a diet rich in beans aiming to increase dietary fibre and promote …