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Why Pulses? Keto, low-carb and/or vegan?

That is, of course, only partly true. During every meal, insulin is secreted, regardless of what one eats. Nevertheless, the quantity is much smaller than it would be if a diet rich in carbohydrates were to be followed. Anyone willing to forego starch and sugar will be less tired after a meal and will not become immediately hungry. Furthermore, it is easier to maintain one's weight with a ketogenic diet.

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Are phytoestrogens harmful to the hormone balance?

Studies have shown that soya protein consumption has no significant effect on testosterone levels in men. This is because soya protein is rich in phytoestrogens. A 2010 study definitively concluded that consuming 20 grams of soya protein daily for 57 days did not affect testosterone levels in men (Hamilton-Reeves et al., 2010). Other studies investigating the influence of soya products on hormone levels in men also found similar results (Messina, 2010).

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