Pulses cut the risk of metabolic syndrome NYR Natural News
Natural Health News — Adding pulses to your diet can
significantly reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome, especially
if you are already overweight. In this small study from the
University of Toronto, published in the British Journal of
Nutrition, one group of 19 overweight or obese adults were asked
to eat five cups of pulses including yellow peas, chickpeas,
navy beans and lentils per day. Another group of 21 overweight
or obese adults were given dietary advice to reduce intake of
calories by 500 calories per day. At points throughout the
8-week study researchers measured body weight, waist
circumference, fasting blood parameters, blood pressure, blood
glucose, cholesterol and 24-h food intake. At the end of the
study period both groups showed reduced energy intake, waist
circumference, and better insulin sensitivity, indicating that
including more pulses, which are low in energy and high in
fibre. In the diet was as effective as calorie restriction