The global food system depends on a limited number of plant species. Plants with
unsatisfactory nutritional value are overproduced, whereas the wide variety of nutrient-rich …

Pulses supply many bioactive substances, such as enzyme inhibitors, lectins, phytates and
phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds are found in minor amounts in food but have …

ABSTRACT Lentils (Lens culinaris Medik.), the earliest legumes grown by humans, are
essential food sources in many countries. This review summarizes the nutrient profile …

Legumes are an essential food source worldwide. Their high-quality proteins, complex
carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and relatively low-fat content make these an important …

Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic
syndrome. Current methods for management of insulin resistance include pharmacological …

Background Diets including pulses are associated with better cardiovascular profiles,
including lipid, glycemia, and hemodynamics; however, evidence is lacking regarding the …

Lentil (Lens culinaris L.) is a versatile and nutrient‐dense food legume crop with
demonstrated health benefits. As people are trying to minimize health‐related issues …

BACKGROUND Various foods are known to have beneficial effects on health when
consumed whole; however, there is a trend towards preparing foods from processed …

Background and aims Consuming pulses (dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas, lentils) over
several weeks can improve vascular function and decrease cardiovascular disease risk; …

Edible legume seeds, such as lentils, have been shown to modulate the structural and
functional properties of hypertensive blood vessels, however, the effects of dried beans have …