EdEarl Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 sciencedaily.com Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce 'bad cholesterol' and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study has found. North Americans on average currently eat less than half a serving a day. Hummus is a complete protein; thus, a substitute for meat that provides protein and cholesterol protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydasaint Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 This would make sense to me. However, as a mechanism for how pulses affect cholesterol, is it a biochemical effect or is the fibre behaving as a physical barrier for consumed fats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schneibster Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I will add my parents' experience, specifically my mother's. She was taking statins, until she started eating beans four to six times a week, and extra fiber cereal every morning. It works. I eat beans myself at least three times a week. Probably less than I should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydasaint Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 What happened to your mother's cholesterol levels, and can this be replicated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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