Nutritional Value of Pulses and their Importance in Human Life
Aritra Kumar Mukherjee
Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal-741252, INDIA.
Anandkumar Naorem
Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal-741252, INDIA.
Shiva Kumar Udayana*
Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal-741252, INDIA.
Gyanendra Kumar
Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal-741252, INDIA.
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Cancer, diabetes, gluten, oligosaccharide
Abstract
Pulses are among the most extensively used foods in the world. A wide variety of pulses can be grown globally, making them important both economically as well as nutritionally. In terms of nutritional aspects, pulses have been an important source of plant-based protein in developing countries, where animal-based protein is lacking. Pulse crop is a rich source of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and micronutrient such as iron, zinc. Consumption of half a cup of beans or peas per day can enhance diet quality by increasing intakes of these nutrients. In conclusion, including pulses in the diet is a healthy way to meet dietary recommendations and is associated with reduced risk of several chronic diseases.
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