The consumption of peas has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and reduce the adverse effects of type 2 diabetes, although through largely unknown mechanisms One plausible mechanism is through the modification of microbial populations and activity in the gastrointestinal tract, which can…
Foods containing pulses (ie lentils, peas, beans, chickpeas) are digested slowly and result in a slow, sustained rise in blood sugar levels, which has the benefit of providing muscle with a prolonged source of energy Pulse-based foods therefore have potential to improve endurance exercise…
