Grain legumes—a boon to human nutrition

By R. Tharanathan, S. Mahadevamma. 2003

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Subfields: Animal Science and Zoology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Plant Science

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Nutritional changes in germinated legumes and rice varieties (2011, background): “It is one of the important source of protein, carbohydrate, dietary fibre and minerals (Tharanathan and Mahadevamma, 2003).”
Resistant starch as functional ingredient: A review (2010, background): “RS consumption has also been related to reduce postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses, which may have beneficial implications in the management of diabetes (Tharanathan & Mahadevamma, 2003).”
Overcoming chronic malnutrition in a future warming world: the key importance of mungbean and vegetable soybean (2011, background): “They are the cheapest available source of protein for the poor (Tharanathan and Mahadevamma 2003).”
Nutritional quality and health benefits of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): a review. (2012, background): “Further, increased consumption of resistant starch is related to improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity((102,142,143)).”
Relating consumer preferences to sensory and physicochemical properties of dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) (2007, background): “Amylose is a linear polymer of α - (1-4) linkages of glucose units and amylopectin is a highly branched molecule consisting of the main chain of (1-4)-linked α-D-glucose with short chains of (1-6) - α-D-glucose linked branches (Tharanathan & Mahadevamma, 2003).”
Health benefits of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) polyphenols and dietary fiber: a review (2014, background): “…associated with high fibre foods are delayed nutrient absorption, increased faecal bulk, lowering of blood lipids, prevention of colon cancer, barrier to digestion, mobility of intestinal contents, increased faecal transit time and fermentability characteristics (Tharanathan and Mahadevamma 2003).”
High legume-wheat matrices: an alternative to promote bread nutritional value meeting dough viscoelastic restrictions (2012, background): “Inclusion of legumes in the daily diet encompasses several beneficial physiological effects in controlling and preventing various metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease and colon cancer [1].”
Resistant Starch-A Review. (2006, background): “RS not only fortifies fiber but also imparts special characteristics not otherwise attainable in high-fiber foods (Tharanathan and Mahadevamma 2003).”