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April 21, 2009: 08:50 AM EST
Pulses – a group that includes beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas – may be good for your pulse, according to new research from the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM). The Center’s new clinical study shows that eating pulses can benefit people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), possibly even reversing the condition. PAD is a form of atherosclerosis, a disease that causes narrowing and hardening of blood vessels in the legs. Eating half a cup of pulses a day for eight weeks resulted in increased blood flow and decreased arterial stiffness, the study showed. The study also showed that pulses contributed to reduced body mass index, reduced total and LDL cholesterol levels, and boosted intake of fiber, folate, Vitamin C, iron, zinc, potassium and protein.
"New Study Shows Eating Pulses Every Day Improves Blood Vessel Function and Fights Heart Disease ", Nutrition Horizon, April 21, 2009
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