{"id":480,"date":"2018-12-03T19:49:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T19:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.demo-ninetheme.com\/bon\/?p=480"},"modified":"2022-02-16T05:33:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T05:33:24","slug":"health-benefits-of-a-raw-food-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pbfreshproducts.com\/es\/blog\/2018\/12\/03\/health-benefits-of-a-raw-food-2\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTH BENEFITS OF PULSES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pulses (beans, peas, and lentils) have been consumed for at least 10 000 years and are among the most extensively used foods in the world. A wide variety of pulses can be grown globally, making them important both economically as well as nutritionally. Pulses provide protein and fibre, as well as a significant source of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, zinc, folate, and magnesium, and consuming half a cup of beans or peas per day can enhance diet quality by increasing intakes of these nutrients. In addition, the phytochemicals, saponins, and tannins found in pulses possess antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic effects, indicating that pulses may have significant anti-cancer effects. Pulse consumption also improves serum lipid profiles and positively affects several other cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure, platelet activity, and inflammation. Pulses are high in fibre and have a low glycemic index, making them particularly beneficial to people with diabetes by assisting in maintaining healthy blood glucose and insulin levels. Emerging research examining the effect of pulse components on HIV and consumption patterns with aging populations indicates that pulses may have further effects on health. In conclusion, including pulses in the diet is a healthy way to meet dietary recommendations and is associated with reduced risk of several chronic diseases. Long-term randomized controlled trials are needed to demonstrate the direct effects of pulses on these diseases.<\/p>\n

Pulses are one of the primary sources of protein for vegetarians. And not just protein, pulses are also a rich source of fibre, healthy carbs, vitamins and minerals that are important for your overall health and well-being.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is an occasion to increase awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses and their contribution to achieving a planet without hunger and a healthy food system through sustainable food production.<\/p>\n

BENEFITS OF PULSES<\/h2>\n

Pulse grain is the edible seed from the pod of a legume crop that is grown for human consumption.
\nPulses include chickpeas, lentils, peas, faba beans, mung beans and other legume crops. Pulses
\ncontain a wide range of nutrients, including carbohydrate (sugars and starches), dietary fibre,
\nprotein, unsaturated fat, vitamins and minerals, as well as non-nutrients, such as antioxidants and
\nphytoestrogens.<\/p>\n