Legumes as Functional Food for Cardiovascular Disease

Legumes as Functional Food for Cardiovascular Disease

Legumes are an essential food source worldwide. Their high-quality proteins, complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and relatively low-fat content make these an important functional food. Known to possess a multitude of health benefits, legume consumption is associated with the prevention and treatme...

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Main Authors: Jorge Gil C. Angeles, Jeric C. Villanueva, Lawrence Yves C. Uy, Sheila Mae Q. Mercado, Maria Claret L. Tsuchiya, Jickerson P. Lado, Mark Rickard N. Angelia, Mia Clare Marie Bercansil-Clemencia, Maria Amelita C. Estacio, Mary Ann O. Torio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
legumes
legume protein
functional food
cardiovascular disease
CVD
antihyperlipidemic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5475

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