The objective of this work is to review data from epidemiological and preclinical studies
addressing the potential benefits of diets based on flavonoids for cancer prevention …

A number of epidemiological studies have investigated associations between various
phytochemicals and cancer risk. Phytoestrogens and carotenoids are the two most …

The aims of this work were to compare health promoting effects of commonly consumed food
legumes in terms of cancer cell proliferation inhibitory effects and cellular antioxidant …

This review describes the non-nutritive biologically active components in grain legumes and
discusses about the bioactivity of phenols, isoflavones, phytosterols, phytic acid, saponins …

Representing one of the most important lifestyle factors, diet can strongly influence the
incidence and onset of cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders. Recent …

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 …

This study was undertaken to determine the effects of chickpea albumin hydrolysate (CAH)
on antihyperlipidemic and antitumor functions. The antihyperlipidemic results showed that …

Emerging evidence indicates that common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is associated with
reduced cancer risk in human populations and rodent carcinogenesis models. This study …

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 …

Beans and pulses are good sources of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and
minerals as well as being low in sodium. Their high content of soluble dietary fiber which …