Benefits and challenges associated with ‘raising our daily pulses’ DOI Open Access
Julie A. Lovegrove

Nutrition Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 49(4), P. 425 - 428

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

Transitioning towards more sustainable diets and exploring alternative protein sources have become priorities to improve human health help mitigate the adverse effects of food production on environment. This generally means moving a plant-based diet, but not necessarily excluding meat. FAO WHO define as 'dietary patterns that promote all dimensions individuals' well-being; low environmental pressure impact; are accessible, affordable, safe equitable; culturally acceptable' (FAO & WHO, 2019). Sustainable should include variety unprocessed or minimally processed foods, mainly wholegrains, pulses, fruits vegetables, with moderate amounts eggs, dairy, poultry fish modest ruminant meat These consistent current UK dietary guidelines described in Eatwell Guide (PHE, 2016). While less than 0.1% population currently comply guidance, if this adherence was increase from 'very low' 'intermediate-to-high', it has been estimated would reduce risk mortality by 7% greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) 30% (Scheelbeek et al., 2020). Furthermore, recommendations for intake fruit red meat, associated largest reduction total relative (about 10%) footprint (-1.48 kgCO2eq/day), respectively, compared other components The recommendation vegetable varies considerably across world, guidance consumption at least five portions (80 g) day vegetables compares with, example, four servings (150–200 three (120–200 each Greece (Ministry Health, 2014). There is limited specific types vegetables. However, UK, recommended 80 g (cooked weight) legumes daily count one your line Eat-Lancet Commission's health-promoting diets, which recommends 50 dried beans, lentils peas per (Willett virtual issue brings together recent articles published Nutrition Bulletin looking benefits challenges increasing pulses (Bayindir Gümüş 2024; Coe Spiro, 2022; Elliott Ferreira 2023, Haydon 2020; Lonnie Johnstone, Lovegrove 2023; Pereira de Melo Vila-Real Robinson 2019; Spiro 2024). terms often used synonymously, although there important differences. Legumes plants Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family characterised having pods root nodules where nitrogen-fixing bacteria reside. Whereas, seeds harvested leguminous plants, so exclude fresh peas, green soya beans peanuts. Pulses rich source proteins (21%–25%), complex carbohydrates (60%–65%), fibre (10%–20%) micronutrients such folate, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, niacin, iron, zinc, magnesium potassium (Singh, 2017) key component proposed diets. Diets higher nutritional quality, lower saturated fats sugar (Kaimila National Diet Survey [NDNS], 2008–2019; Olotu 2023). can be improved through development their content, resistant starch content being selective breeding genetic manipulation (Robinson research neglected cereal crops wheat, further investment into pulse programmes lead improvements nutritive value Despite high value, underutilised play only small role UK. far below recommendations, estimates 11 15 children adults, 'baked beans' (processed tinned navy tomato sauce) commonest consumed reflected compliance quarter meeting 5 A DAY Vegetable follows strong social gradient numerous reasons, including cost, availability local shops out home catering outlets (Lonnie Urbanisation many developing countries hastening transition traditional habits healthy supported findings Kenyan (n = 486) Nairobi, 'legumes, nuts' contributed 16.4% 15.4% folate contribution 'meat eggs', previous cultural (Pereira 2022). growing evidence support pulse-rich favourable blood lipids, glycaemic control, inflammatory status, oxidative stress gut microbiota (Ferreira Moving invariably substituting some animal- linked benefits. Modelled substitution colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes ischaemic heart disease Danish (Fabricius 2021). In Portuguese pilot study 19), meat-based lunch legume-based 8 weeks, resulted beneficial serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, raised triacylglycerol worsened control More animal-based foods using whole diet approach needed inform effective strategies groups. Replacing compromise essential B12 2021; Pellinen randomised, controlled intervention 136), those consuming pulse- an 12 weeks had iodine yet iron status (Pellinen Reductions (rich B12) dairy iodine) micronutrients, needs appropriately managed. addition quantifying intakes nutrients, bioaccessibility (proportion nutrients released matrix during digestion accessible absorption), bioavailability absorbed available metabolism systemically) ultimately assess order evaluate overall impact transition. need diverse achieve nutrient-dense plant while simultaneously safeguarding topic roundtable discussion organised British Foundation (Spiro reduced presence 'anti-nutrients' bind minerals calcium lowering value. Phytic acid example compound abundant though younger (Elliott selection seed processing, adaptive mechanisms upregulation micronutrient absorption long term (Hambidge, 2010), these compounds status. method cereals sprouting, since activates enzyme phytase degrades phytate, thereby improving mineral (reviewed Specific faba (con)vicine, cause haemolytic anaemia suffering favism (lack glucose-6-phosphatase dehydrogenase, required [con]vicine). Recent advances led (or free) (con)vicine bean varieties fast becoming favoured choice (Skovbjerg Cooking processing also desirable undesirable impacts quantity certain food. case cooking anti-nutrient effects, bioavailability, whereas prolonged boiling loss water-soluble (Coe alternatives may attributes, loads Awareness optimum cooking, preparation methods consider when forward diet. health, increased number advantages its rotation crop, requiring fertiliser use subsequent crops, GHGE related manufacture nitrous oxide (the most significant ozone-depleting substance) runoff agriculture. Further result locally grown transport requirement imported (Lovegrove Stagnari 2017). Transition requires change behaviour. If make easy-to-use, low-cost formats appealing groups, engage food-system success. One strategy incorporate familiar, well-liked staple majority ensure market penetration. premise 'Raising Pulse our bread', project aims easy people consume UK-grown adapting system permit substitutions benefit both without major adjustments taste minimal extra cost. To aim, focused creating white bread (which accounts over 90% purchased UK), enhanced consumer acceptability part-substituting nutrient-poor wheat flour It anticipated system-wide will consumption, cultivation, sales health. An initiative 'Peas Please', launched 2017 encourage organisations businesses pledge commitment helping public (including legumes/pulses) consumption. By 2020, 95 pledged Peas Please, additional 89.9 million grown, served sold pledgers time (Haydon Another global campaign, 'Beans How', aiming double globally 2028 (Beans How, project, date reported success US 2024), incorporation everyday meals, emphasising culinary versatility. initiatives aim bring about step involving stakeholders tractable long-term, plant-based, pulse-enriched Negative opinion poor knowledge previously hindered popularity Western Public facilitate necessary still early stage development, little what approaches might effective. promotion education around protein, could groups shift predominantly embraced enacted, potential unlock wide range farming, JAL Deputy Chair Scientific Advisory Committee (SACN). paper represents her own work SACN's considerations. Data sharing applicable article no datasets were generated analysed study.

Language: Английский

Impact of a daily legume‐based meal on blood and anthropometric parameters in a group of omnivorous adults: A pilot study DOI Creative Commons
Helena Ferreira, Marta W. Vasconcelos, Ana M. Gil

et al.

Nutrition Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 49(2), P. 235 - 246

Published: April 24, 2024

This pilot study aimed to assess the impact of substituting a traditional lunch for vegetarian legume-based meal on blood and anthropometric parameters in group omnivorous adults. A one-group comparison, quasi-experimental dietary intervention was designed. offered 8 consecutive weeks (weekdays) non-vegetarian individuals (n = 26), (28 years [P

Language: Английский

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Impact of a legumes diet on the human gut microbiome articulated with fecal and plasma metabolomes: A pilot study DOI Creative Commons
Helena Ferreira, Daniela Duarte,

Tatiana J. Carneiro

et al.

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 63, P. 332 - 345

Published: July 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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Promoting Legume Consumption: Strategies for Health, Nutrition, and Culinary Applications DOI Creative Commons
Mauro Lombardo,

Angela Ascione,

Alessandra Feraco

et al.

Foods, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 65 - 65

Published: Oct. 14, 2023

Legumes, as functional foods, face barriers to consumption despite their undeniable benefits. The presentation exposes innovative strategies. Through methods such soaking, sprouting and the application of advanced technologies, anti-nutrients are reduced, digestibility is improved. Extrusion allows creation enriched foods. Culinary approaches, inclusion in salads hummus, amplify palatability. Synergies with bioactive compounds investigated for targeted results. These educational actions promote sustainable environmental choices. combination science, culinary education promotes acceptance use legumes, leading improved quality diet health

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Urine Metabolomics during a Legume Diet Intervention Suggests Altered Metabolic Signatures and Potential New Intake Markers: First Insights DOI Creative Commons
Helena Ferreira, Daniela Duarte, João A. Rodrigues

et al.

ACS Omega, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(43), P. 43453 - 43468

Published: Oct. 20, 2024

Given the general increase in legume consumption worldwide, there is a need to characterize resulting human metabolic adaptations order demonstrate potential diet/health relationships. A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomics urine study was carried out on small cohort (

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Benefits and challenges associated with ‘raising our daily pulses’ DOI Open Access
Julie A. Lovegrove

Nutrition Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 49(4), P. 425 - 428

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

Transitioning towards more sustainable diets and exploring alternative protein sources have become priorities to improve human health help mitigate the adverse effects of food production on environment. This generally means moving a plant-based diet, but not necessarily excluding meat. FAO WHO define as 'dietary patterns that promote all dimensions individuals' well-being; low environmental pressure impact; are accessible, affordable, safe equitable; culturally acceptable' (FAO & WHO, 2019). Sustainable should include variety unprocessed or minimally processed foods, mainly wholegrains, pulses, fruits vegetables, with moderate amounts eggs, dairy, poultry fish modest ruminant meat These consistent current UK dietary guidelines described in Eatwell Guide (PHE, 2016). While less than 0.1% population currently comply guidance, if this adherence was increase from 'very low' 'intermediate-to-high', it has been estimated would reduce risk mortality by 7% greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) 30% (Scheelbeek et al., 2020). Furthermore, recommendations for intake fruit red meat, associated largest reduction total relative (about 10%) footprint (-1.48 kgCO2eq/day), respectively, compared other components The recommendation vegetable varies considerably across world, guidance consumption at least five portions (80 g) day vegetables compares with, example, four servings (150–200 three (120–200 each Greece (Ministry Health, 2014). There is limited specific types vegetables. However, UK, recommended 80 g (cooked weight) legumes daily count one your line Eat-Lancet Commission's health-promoting diets, which recommends 50 dried beans, lentils peas per (Willett virtual issue brings together recent articles published Nutrition Bulletin looking benefits challenges increasing pulses (Bayindir Gümüş 2024; Coe Spiro, 2022; Elliott Ferreira 2023, Haydon 2020; Lonnie Johnstone, Lovegrove 2023; Pereira de Melo Vila-Real Robinson 2019; Spiro 2024). terms often used synonymously, although there important differences. Legumes plants Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family characterised having pods root nodules where nitrogen-fixing bacteria reside. Whereas, seeds harvested leguminous plants, so exclude fresh peas, green soya beans peanuts. Pulses rich source proteins (21%–25%), complex carbohydrates (60%–65%), fibre (10%–20%) micronutrients such folate, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, niacin, iron, zinc, magnesium potassium (Singh, 2017) key component proposed diets. Diets higher nutritional quality, lower saturated fats sugar (Kaimila National Diet Survey [NDNS], 2008–2019; Olotu 2023). can be improved through development their content, resistant starch content being selective breeding genetic manipulation (Robinson research neglected cereal crops wheat, further investment into pulse programmes lead improvements nutritive value Despite high value, underutilised play only small role UK. far below recommendations, estimates 11 15 children adults, 'baked beans' (processed tinned navy tomato sauce) commonest consumed reflected compliance quarter meeting 5 A DAY Vegetable follows strong social gradient numerous reasons, including cost, availability local shops out home catering outlets (Lonnie Urbanisation many developing countries hastening transition traditional habits healthy supported findings Kenyan (n = 486) Nairobi, 'legumes, nuts' contributed 16.4% 15.4% folate contribution 'meat eggs', previous cultural (Pereira 2022). growing evidence support pulse-rich favourable blood lipids, glycaemic control, inflammatory status, oxidative stress gut microbiota (Ferreira Moving invariably substituting some animal- linked benefits. Modelled substitution colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes ischaemic heart disease Danish (Fabricius 2021). In Portuguese pilot study 19), meat-based lunch legume-based 8 weeks, resulted beneficial serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, raised triacylglycerol worsened control More animal-based foods using whole diet approach needed inform effective strategies groups. Replacing compromise essential B12 2021; Pellinen randomised, controlled intervention 136), those consuming pulse- an 12 weeks had iodine yet iron status (Pellinen Reductions (rich B12) dairy iodine) micronutrients, needs appropriately managed. addition quantifying intakes nutrients, bioaccessibility (proportion nutrients released matrix during digestion accessible absorption), bioavailability absorbed available metabolism systemically) ultimately assess order evaluate overall impact transition. need diverse achieve nutrient-dense plant while simultaneously safeguarding topic roundtable discussion organised British Foundation (Spiro reduced presence 'anti-nutrients' bind minerals calcium lowering value. Phytic acid example compound abundant though younger (Elliott selection seed processing, adaptive mechanisms upregulation micronutrient absorption long term (Hambidge, 2010), these compounds status. method cereals sprouting, since activates enzyme phytase degrades phytate, thereby improving mineral (reviewed Specific faba (con)vicine, cause haemolytic anaemia suffering favism (lack glucose-6-phosphatase dehydrogenase, required [con]vicine). Recent advances led (or free) (con)vicine bean varieties fast becoming favoured choice (Skovbjerg Cooking processing also desirable undesirable impacts quantity certain food. case cooking anti-nutrient effects, bioavailability, whereas prolonged boiling loss water-soluble (Coe alternatives may attributes, loads Awareness optimum cooking, preparation methods consider when forward diet. health, increased number advantages its rotation crop, requiring fertiliser use subsequent crops, GHGE related manufacture nitrous oxide (the most significant ozone-depleting substance) runoff agriculture. Further result locally grown transport requirement imported (Lovegrove Stagnari 2017). Transition requires change behaviour. If make easy-to-use, low-cost formats appealing groups, engage food-system success. One strategy incorporate familiar, well-liked staple majority ensure market penetration. premise 'Raising Pulse our bread', project aims easy people consume UK-grown adapting system permit substitutions benefit both without major adjustments taste minimal extra cost. To aim, focused creating white bread (which accounts over 90% purchased UK), enhanced consumer acceptability part-substituting nutrient-poor wheat flour It anticipated system-wide will consumption, cultivation, sales health. An initiative 'Peas Please', launched 2017 encourage organisations businesses pledge commitment helping public (including legumes/pulses) consumption. By 2020, 95 pledged Peas Please, additional 89.9 million grown, served sold pledgers time (Haydon Another global campaign, 'Beans How', aiming double globally 2028 (Beans How, project, date reported success US 2024), incorporation everyday meals, emphasising culinary versatility. initiatives aim bring about step involving stakeholders tractable long-term, plant-based, pulse-enriched Negative opinion poor knowledge previously hindered popularity Western Public facilitate necessary still early stage development, little what approaches might effective. promotion education around protein, could groups shift predominantly embraced enacted, potential unlock wide range farming, JAL Deputy Chair Scientific Advisory Committee (SACN). paper represents her own work SACN's considerations. Data sharing applicable article no datasets were generated analysed study.

Language: Английский

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