Pulses are grain legumes that have sustained the civilisations of the world throughout their
development; yet this staple food crop has fallen into disuse, particularly in Westernised …

In developed countries which are at the epicenter of the obesity pandemic, pulse crop
consumption is well below recommended levels. In a recent systematic review and meta …

The common bean is a nutrient-dense food empirically known to have beneficial effects on
human health. Many studies have looked at the effects of “pulses” on different health issues …

Objective: To determine effects of daily intake of 1/2 cup pinto beans, black-eyed peas or
carrots (placebo) on risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) and diabetes mellitus …

Consumption of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is associated with beneficial
effects on lipid and glucose metabolism; however, the influence of the bean processing …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the major cause of global mortality, accounting for 31%
of deaths worldwide. Healthy eating habits based on the consumption of bioactive …

Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) consumption is associated with reduced risk for a number
of chronic diseases. In westernised societies, dry bean consumption is particularly low …

Bioactive compounds in plant-based food have protective effects against metabolic
alterations, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Bean leaves are widely …

The seeds of the plants of the Fabaceae, commonly known as “grain legumes” or “pulses,”
are major foodstuffs in most countries. In addition, these seeds may also provide some …

Hepatic steatosis signifies onset of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
(MAFLD) caused by disrupted metabolic homeostasis compromising liver function. Regular …