Plant-based diets are associated with reduced risk of lifestyle-induced chronic diseases. The
thousands of phytochemicals they contain are implicated in cellular-based mechanisms to …

The intake of foods derived from plants has been proposed as an useful strategy in the
prevention of several chronic diseases. However, plants also possess a group of substances …

Highlights•Dietary fiber, resistant starch and protein are valuable compounds from
beans.•Slowly digestible starch contributes to the low glycemic index of beans.•Beans …

Plants evolve to synthesize various natural metabolites to protect themselves against
threats, such as insects, predators, microorganisms, and environmental conditions (such as …

Public health concerns are discussed so frequently that it is beginning to cause
desensitization. And yet, rates of chronic disease remain alarmingly high worldwide—or are …

The use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the
prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature …

Legume grains have provided essential nutrients in human diets for centuries, being
excellent sources of proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids, and fibers. They also contain …

Overweight and obesity are constantly increasing, not only in Western countries but also in
low‐middle‐income ones. The decrease of both the intake of carbohydrates and their …

Kidney beans (KBs), as a traditional edible legume, are an important food crop of high
nutritional and economic value worldwide. KBs contain a full range of amino acids and a …

Highlights•Pulses offer an affordable, concentrated source of dietary protein and fiber. They
are low in fat and have added value because they are gluten and soy-free and are non …