Year: 2016 | Month: December | Volume 3 | Issue 2
Approach for Enriched Nutrition through Pulse Consumption
P.K. Das* and A. Ghosh
DOI:10.5958/2454-9541.2016.00020.7
Abstract:
Pulses are the richest source of plant proteins. They are also high in dietary fibres and complex carbohydrates leading to low GI (Glycemic index) than cereals and fibres that result in slow release of glucose in blood stream proving beneficial to diabetic people. Pulse help to lower cholesterol as their fibres constitute more amylose than amylopectin. They are natural sources of minerals which offer unique opportunity to combat against specific malnutrition known as hidden hunger. Being natural reservoir of antioxidants pulses tend to provide protective shield against oxidative stress which is closely linked to cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It is now being demonstrated that so called anti nutrients of pulse seeds are involved in health promoting processes and beneficial cellular effects which are gaining increasing attention for human health. Efforts should focus on developing attractive, convenient ready to eat and tasty pulse based food products contributing to the diversification of healthier and more nutritional diets.
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