Category Archives: Pulses / Legumes

Food Pyramid: Junk Science, Junk Diet

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The food pyramid is still pushed as an effective eating plan, and often appears in medical and nutritional textbooks. There are variations on the food pyramid, but generally the design is consistent throughout the world (figure 1). At the bottom … Continue reading →

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Bush Tucker Challenge

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Robert Barrington

A number of traditional diets have been studied regarding beneficial effects on postprandial glycaemia, including those of the Mediterranean, Pacific Island (Okinawan) and Australian bush regions. Evidence suggests that traditional diets are beneficial to the health because they contain few … Continue reading →

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Fibre Type: Glycaemic Index Determinant

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Robert Barrington

ntakes of whole grain foods and legumes have been shown to improve glycaemic response in humans. This provides protection against diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity and cardiovascular disease. One reason for this benefit might be the micronutrients contained within the original … Continue reading →

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Legumes Lower Plasma Cholesterol: More Data

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Elevated plasma levels of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and the small dense sub-fraction of low density lipoprotein (LDL) are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Dietary legumes from the Fabinaceae family of plants have been extensively investigated … Continue reading →

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More on the Benefits of Beans

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Frequent consumption of legumes has been reported to provide health benefits and reduce the risk of certain diseases. In particular, legume rich diets have been shown to reduce the blood pressure of subjects with hypertension and insulin resistance. Legumes may … Continue reading →

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More on Pulses

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Pulses are the edible seeds of legumes and can include beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils. Epidemiology suggests that diets high in pulses are associated with a lower risk of obesity and weight gain. Epidemiology also suggests that fibre is inversely … Continue reading →

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Whole Grains for Obesity

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that whole grains are beneficial in maintaining correct body weight. Whole grains appear to be beneficial in weight control because they aid appetite regulation through improved glycaemic control and increase short-chain fatty acid production in the colon. Whole … Continue reading →

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Pulses for Weight Control

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Legumes are the pods of plants from the Fabaceae (leguminosae) family and include alfalfa, clover, lupin, peas, peanuts, green beans, chickpeas, broad beans and soybeans and lentils. Pulses are legumes that are harvested for their dry grain, hence the common … Continue reading →

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Plant Proteins

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Plant proteins are found in high concentrations in foods such as legumes, nuts, oats and quinoa. Plant proteins are of interest in human nutrition because a large percentage of the World’s population derive their dietary protein intake mainly from cereals. … Continue reading →

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