Background & aims Legumes, a low-energy, nutrient-dense and low glycemic index food,
have shown beneficial effects on glycemic control and adiposity. As such, legumes are …

Background It has been postulated that a diet high in legumes may be beneficial for the
prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM). However, data linking type 2 DM risk and …

Background The consumption of legumes is promoted as part of a healthy diet in many
countries but associations of total and types of legume consumption with type 2 diabetes …

Legumes are a rich source of dietary fibre, plant protein, and low-Glycaemic Index (GI)
carbohydrate. Evidence suggests a positive effect on glycaemic control following a single …

Background Previous findings on the associations of legume and soy intake with the risk of
type 2 diabetes are conflicting. Objective We aimed to summarize the longitudinal …

Background & aims Limited prospective studies have examined the association between
legumes consumption and mortality, whereas scarce, if at all, previous studies have …

This review examines the evidence for the role of whole grain foods and legumes in the
aetiology and management of diabetes. MedLine and SilverPlatter ('Nutrition'and 'Food …

Legumes are key components of several plant-based diets and are recognized as having a
wide range of potential health benefits. Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses …

Consumption of selected dietary components is favourably associated with prevention of
type 2 diabetes, but discordant results for some foods or single nutrients continue to appear …

Background Plant-based diets have been recommended to reduce the risk of type 2
diabetes (T2D). However, not all plant foods are necessarily beneficial. We examined the …