| Crop | Soybean |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 2016 |
| End Date | 2017 |
| Principal Investigator | Zahradka, Peter, Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine | Taylor, Carla , Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine |
| MPSG Financial Support | $18,500 |
| Total Project Funding | $73,000 |
| Report | Final Extension Report |
Research Objectives
Compare the actions of soybeans with pulses in relation to blood pressure, arterial stiffness and serum cholesterol levels.
Project Description
Eating ½ cup of mixed pulses per day will reduce two major risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease: blood cholesterol levels and hardening of the arteries. However, it is not known if consuming whole soybeans provides the same benefits; therefore, the effect of soybeans on blood pressure, arterial stiffness and serum cholesterol levels will be evaluated.