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A recent study of over 64,000 women from the Shanghai Women's Health Study found that those with the highest total legume intake (65 grams per day) had a 49% reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes compared to those with the lowest intake (12 grams per day).

In a study of over 380,000 participants from the National Institutes of Health - AARP Diet and Health Study, researchers found that those who adhered most closely to the Mediterranean diet had a decreased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality compared to those with the lowest adherence.

A new review of the health properties of oats has confirmed that the consumption of oats helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and is heart healthy.