Category Archives: Pulses / Legumes

Legumes as a Source of Starch

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Starch: Amylose and Alylopectin

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Nuts and Blood Pressure

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Diets high in plant food have been shown to possess beneficial health effects. In particular, data suggests that plant based diets are protective of cardiovascular disease. One aspect of cardiovascular disease that is particularly detrimental is the high blood pressure … Continue reading →

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Lentils and Appetite: Whole Versus Blended

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Legumes: The Healthy Diet Pattern

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Iron Absorption From Soy

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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What About Soy Protein?

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Soy protein is often considered an alternative to meat and soy has crept into much of the food we consume, often labelled as textured vegetable protein. Soy is available as a range of products that can generally be classified as … Continue reading →

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What Is The Mediterranean Diet?

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The Mediterranean diet is the dietary pattern of eating associated with Crete, much of Greece, Southern Italy, Southern France and parts of North Africa prior to the early 1960’s. Studies of such populations have shown that they have a longer … Continue reading →

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Are Legumes Protective Of Cardiovascular Disease?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Leguminous plants include the beans, lentils and peas. The leguminous plants produce seeds which are called pulses. Humans eat legumes including pulses and these provide high levels of many nutrients and are excellent sources of protein, starch and phytonutrients. Evidence … Continue reading →

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Fibre And Insulin Resistance

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Nutrient overload is one of the primary, if not the primary drivers, of insulin resistance. Too much energy in the form of fructose can overload the hepatocytes of the liver with energy and this stimulates the de novo lipogenesis pathway. … Continue reading →

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