New guide created by a nutritionist, for nutritionists: Pulses and Weight Loss
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and several cancers. It’s become a major global concern, with worldwide obesity rates more than doubling since 1980. Yet, obesity and overweight can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices, in particular through proper nutrition and diet.
Mounting evidence suggests that eating one daily serving of pulses — beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas — is a useful weight control strategy. The Global Pulse Confederation published a nutrition guide to highlight the weight-loss benefits of beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils. Under the guidance of leading nutritionist Leslie Beck RD, it flags some of the important science on the role of pulses in weight management.
There are many ways pulses are an effective weight management tool, including:
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Pulses have a low glycemic index value, making people feel full and less likely to overeat
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Protein in pulses stimulates gastric hormones that cause the feeling of fullness
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Fibre in pulses increases chewing time and delays gastric emptying, reducing food intake
We hope the guide will encourage professional dieticians and nutritionists to look afresh at these ancient, affordable and highly nutritious crops. You can promote and raise awareness of Pulses and Weight Management and the weight-loss benefits of beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils by using the hashtag #LoseWeightWithPulses on social media.
Click HERE to download the guide.
Sr. Huseyin Arslan