Pulse and legume consumption is associated with a more optimal nutrient intake and a higher EAT-Lancet index in a representative UK population
Pulse and legume-rich diets are broadly associated with a more optimum nutrient intake, higher micronutrient status and a more sustainable diet. Strategies are needed to increase pulse and legume consumption in UK populations.
Authors
- Miriam Clegg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8871-0116)
- Yankho Kaimila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1650-9050)
- Kim G. Jackson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0070-3203)
- Julie A. Lovegrove (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7633-9455)
- O. Olotu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9949-4249)
Institutions
- University of Malawi (MW)
- University College Cork (IE)
- University of Reading (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-025-03611-2
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 13.15
Funders
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council