Grains, Pulses and Seeds

Pathway Contributor: Wendy Benson

Credentials:
RD, MPH

Bio:
Wendy Benson is a registered nutrition consultant providing consulting services to agriculture and non-profit organizations in addition to tutoring distance education students with Athabasca University. She has a Bachelor of Science (Home Economics) from the University of Alberta and completed her dietetic internship at University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She also has a Master's in Public Health from University of Minnesota. Wendy has worked as a public health nutritionist in various Alberta health units. Her contract work focuses on writing, program planning and resource development.

Contributions:

• Does the regular consumption of pulses improve blood lipid levels, blood pressure, diabetes control or assist with weight management?  

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• What strategies can help minimize flatulence from pulses?  

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• Grains, Pulses and Seeds - Ancient Grains (Non-wheat, Non-Triticum Varieties) Background

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• Grains, Pulses and Seeds - Wheat and Wheat-related Grains (Triticum family) Background

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• Pulse Background

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