The United Nations has declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses. Pulses are
narrowly defined as leguminous crops that are harvested as dry seeds. Although some …

Pulses are nutrient-dense foods that have for a long time been empirically known to have
beneficial effects in human health. In the last decade, several studies have gathered …

Dried beans (often referred to as grain legumes) may contribute to some of the health
benefits associated with plant-based diets. Beans are rich in a number of important …

Background There is increasing evidence that high consumption of fruit and vegetables is
beneficial for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. Objectives The primary objective is …

Background In previous meta-analyses of prospective observational studies, we
investigated the association between food groups and risk of chronic disease. Objective The …

The prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions, making finding effective
solutions to reduce obesity a public health priority. One part of the solution could be for …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Studies evaluating the effect of legume consumption on
cholesterol have focused on soybeans, however non-soy legumes, such as a variety of …

Aims/hypothesis Dietary non-oil-seed pulses (chickpeas, beans, peas, lentils, etc.) are a
good source of slowly digestible carbohydrate, fibre and vegetable protein and a valuable …

Background: Evidence from controlled trials encourages the intake of dietary pulses (beans,
chickpeas, lentils and peas) as a method of improving dyslipidemia, but heart health …

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 …