Grain legumes occupy an important place in human nutrition, especially in the dietary
pattern of low-income groups of people in developing countries. Legumes, considered as …

Over the past 20 y dietary fiber has emerged as a leading dietary factor in the prevention
and treatment of chronic diseases. High fiber intakes are associated with lower serum …

Dietary fiber consists of the structural and storage polysaccharides and lignin in plants that
are not digested in the human stomach and small intestine. A wealth of information supports …

Obesity is a major risk factor for development of diabetes, and excessive energy intake is a
major contributor to poor glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes. The impact of obesity on risk …

To review international nutrition recommendations with a special emphasis on carbohydrate
and fiber, analyze clinical trial information, and provide an evidence-based recommendation …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in most developed countries.
Most CVD deaths are preventable through life-style measures such as diet, exercise and …

Abstract β-Glucans are soluble fibers with physiological functions, such as, interference with
absorption of sugars and reduction of serum lipid levels. β-glucans are found in different …

OBJECTIVE To determine whether increasing doses (amounts) of β-glucan present in an
extruded breakfast cereal affect the glycemic and insulinemic responses in eight NIDDM …

The aim of the current study was to characterize the effects of isolated and native sources of
β‐glucan, oat gum, and oat bran, respectively, when incorporated into a complete meal …

Banana flower (BF) and pseudostem (PS) are byproducts of banana cultivation and are
known to have health beneficial effects. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the …