Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now the leading cause of death globally and is a growing
health concern. Dietary factors are important in the pathogenesis of CVD and may to a large …

Lupines (Lupinus species; Fabaceae) are an ancient crop with great potential to be
developed further for high‐protein feed and food, cover crops, and phytoremediation. Being …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now the leading cause of death globally and is a growing
health concern. Lifestyle factors, including nutrition, play an important role in the etiology …

Human diet is undergoing a shift towards plant-based diet as a sustainable source of protein
compared to animal-derived protein. In this study, cholesterol esterase (CEase) and …

The interest for lupin is continuously growing: one driving force is the numerous studies
showing it provides useful health benefits. This review discusses available literature in the …

Phytoestrogens are plant‐derived hormone‐like diphenolic compounds of dietary origin that
are present at high levels in plasma of subjects living in areas with low atherosclerosis and …

A correct lifestyle is crucial in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular
disease. Innovative nutritional strategies to reduce the main risk factors have been …

Eight lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.) genotypes grown at four locations in south central
Alberta in 2004 were evaluated for variability in phenolic constituents and antioxidant activity …

Hypercholesterolemic hamsters were fed for 4 wk on diets rich in saturated fatty acids and
cholesterol, differing only in protein source (20%): casein (control group, HC), whole cowpea …

Dietary fibres are reported to interact with bile acids, preventing their reabsorption and
promoting their excretion into the colon. We used a method based on in vitro digestion …