date:Jan 15, 2013
ascular disease. Regular consumption of pulses can reduce blood levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, two major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The range of beneficial nutrients in pulses includes total and soluble fiber, folate, and antioxidants (tannins, flavonoids) and other phytochemicalsall of which may contribute to lowering the risk for cardiovascular diseases.
For diabetic control, pulses possess a low glycemic index (GI), with resistant and slowl