Health and performance benefits of a pulse-based diet for soccer players during regular season play
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Philip Chilibeck
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
University of Saskatchewan - College of Kinesiology
Objective
To examine performance effects of a pulse-based diet for soccer players compared to their regular diet. To determine the health benefits of a pulse-based diet in soccer players.
Outcome
A pulse-based diet is a healthy strategy for improving performance in soccer players. Players were able to run 7% greater distance for a given time played during games while they were on the pulse-based diet. The pulse-based diet also lowered total cholesterol to high density lipoprotein level (a marker of heart disease risk) by 25%.
Health
SPG Contribution
$30,608.00
Project Status
Complete
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2013 - 2015
Co-funders
Western Grains Research Foundation
Total Project Cost
$61,463.00