Application and opportunities of pulses in food system: a review
Pulses are highly nutritious seeds of pod-bearing leguminous plants, specifically dry peas,
lentils, and chickpeas. US farmers harvest about 2.6 million pounds of pulses every year but …
lentils, and chickpeas. US farmers harvest about 2.6 million pounds of pulses every year but …
Role of lentils (Lens culinaris L.) in human health and nutrition: a review
Humans have known lentils (Lens culinaris L.) since the dawn of civilization. The current
work is a comprehensive review of lentils composition, nutritional value, and health benefits …
work is a comprehensive review of lentils composition, nutritional value, and health benefits …
Peptides from cowpea present antioxidant activity, inhibit cholesterol synthesis and its solubilisation into micelles
In previous studies, it was reported that the protein isolated from the cowpea interferes
favourably in lipid metabolism, and reduces cholesterol synthesis. The present study …
favourably in lipid metabolism, and reduces cholesterol synthesis. The present study …
In vitro interactions of dietary fibre enriched food ingredients with primary and secondary bile acids
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 …
promoting their excretion into the colon. We used a method based on in vitro digestion …
Nutritional and nutraceutical approaches to dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis prevention: Focus on dietary proteins
CR Sirtori, C Galli, JW Anderson, A Arnoldi - Atherosclerosis, 2009 - Elsevier
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 …
disease. Innovative nutritional strategies to reduce the main risk factors have been …
Cholesterol‐lowering properties of whole cowpea seed and its protein isolate in hamsters
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 …
cholesterol, differing only in protein source (20%): casein (control group, HC), whole cowpea …
[HTML][HTML] Pea, Pisum sativum, and its anticancer activity
R Rungruangmaitree… - Pharmacognosy reviews, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract Pisum sativum (Family: Fabaceae), as known as green pea or garden pea, has long
been important in diet due to its content of fiber, protein, starch, trace elements, and many …
been important in diet due to its content of fiber, protein, starch, trace elements, and many …
Functional foods for dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular risk prevention
CR Sirtori, C Galli, JW Anderson, E Sirtori… - Nutrition Research …, 2009 - cambridge.org
A food can be regarded as 'functional'if it can demonstrate a beneficial efficacy on one or
more target functions in the body in a convincing way. Beyond adequate nutritional qualities …
more target functions in the body in a convincing way. Beyond adequate nutritional qualities …
[HTML][HTML] Cholesterol-lowering effect of whole lupin (Lupinus albus) seed and its protein isolate
This study describes the hypocholesterolaemic effect of whole lupin and its protein in
hamsters. The diets were: casein (control group HC), lupin protein isolate (group HPI) and …
hamsters. The diets were: casein (control group HC), lupin protein isolate (group HPI) and …
Antidiabetic potential of commonly consumed legumes: a review
Over the last few decades, lifestyle changes have resulted in a drastic increase in the
incidence of diabetes all over the world, especially in the develo** countries. Oral …
incidence of diabetes all over the world, especially in the develo** countries. Oral …