Legume

Each lectin molecule usually comprises of two or more carbohydrate-combining sites, i.e., they are di- or polyvalent. Concanavalin A (a tetramer protein originally extracted from the jack-bean, Canavalia ensiformis) is a member of the legume lectin family and is a particular lectin that has been observed to be able to agglutinate a multitude of cell types, including myocytes, B-lymphocytes and fibroblasts, but for it to perform this action, it needs the presences of sugars which include mannose…

Fenugreek has been used for healing a wide variety of symptoms and diseases for thousands of years. Some say that it was first discovered by ancient Romans who noticed that their cattle and horses seemed to prefer it to other forms of vegetation that was added to their fodder. Even the creatures that were sick and had no appetite would nuzzle through the hay to find pieces of it. Out of curiosity, physicians studied it to see what made it so special to the animals. And that was when they found…

grew better than those of Ms. Semaan and her family, and she had wanted to know the reason why these results had occurred. However, in order to properly investigate the problem, one must understand lentil seeds thoroughly. Lentil seeds are a type of legume, which is an agriculturally-grown plant, fruit, or seed in…

The Mediterranean diet focuses on most plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. People who follow the Mediterranean diet choose healthy fats, such as olive oil, butter and fish instead of red meat. 3. Maintain a healthy weight and physical activity Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of various types of…

A simple online keyword search will confirm just how much interest the Paleo diet is generating. But what is it? The Paleo diet is a form of eating where the main requirements are to consume what are considered to be the ancient foods eaten during the Paleolithic period. It is also sometimes referred to as the caveman diet or the Stone Age diet. Perhaps you have come to the point where all you see are the chemicals and processing in today’s diet. Row after row of the foods in the grocery…

Embarking on Gluten-Free and Paleo diets may appear frightening, but with the right information they can result in healthier lifestyles. While The Gluten-Free Diet focuses on avoiding Gluten, The Paleo Diet focuses on eliminating grains, sugars, legumes, processed sugars, seed/vegetable oils, and dairy (Hendon). The Gluten-Free Diet allows consumption of meat/grains/carbs/fats, simply no gluten. Gluten is a protein that can be found in “wheat, barley, rye and the derivatives of these grains,…

A comprehensive low cholesterol food list could be the secret to one's success on dieting. Rather than listing only foods low in cholesterol and leaving out the undesirable ones, why don't you come up with a list of all the foods you enjoy eating, in a hierarchy? This way you are not truly leaving the "sinful" food choices, and feel deprived too. This approach on how to control cholesterol can be adapted by patients who are having a hard time sticking to strictly outlined diet plans. Below is an…

such as cabbage and a beef or lamb bone. When the day was done, the serfs would come inside to their cruck houses to devour their dinners, which was normally leftover stew. Because meats were few and far between, serfs would get their protien from legumes, which are things like beans and peas. Because serfs often used veggies for the base of their diet, in times of bad planting, serfs experienced times of great malnourishment. But vegetables were not staple part of the diet.…

INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) is a versatile leguminous plant with exceptional nutritional health and benefits. The key benefits are related to their excellent protein content (contains all 8 essential amino acids), high levels of essential fatty acids, numerous vitamins and minerals, isoflavones, and fibre (Dwevedi and Kayastha, 2011). Soybean supplements nearly one-third of the world population with proteins and edible oil (Dogra1et al., 2014). According to…

A thirty-year comparison of vegetarians and non-vegetarians found that children who scored high on IQ tests later were more likely to become vegetarians as adults. For a very long time religions like Hinduism and Buddhists have been strictly vegetarian because of their beliefs in reincarnation and the sacredness of animals. As society grew people began to become vegetarians based on overall well-being and because of the brutality of the farming industry.There are many different reasons for the…