Neglecting legumes has compromised human health and sustainable food production

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• who: Foyer et al. from the CentreUniversity of JT, UK have published the Article: Neglecting legumes has compromised human health and sustainable food production, in the Journal: Nutrition and health Legumes are a crucial source of a variety of phytochemicals that are important for human health. These include protein, low glycaemic index carbohydrate, fibre, minerals, vitamins carotenoids and polyphenols54. Consequently, legumes hold a near-unique position among foodstuffs because of their health determinant properties55. Studies in China revealed that all-cause mortality was increased in individuals on a legume-free diet56. Moreover, the mortality hazard ratio declined . . .
  

   

  

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