2016 Pulse Pledge
Do you really want to improve your health this year? If the answer is YES, then take the Pulse Pledge! Pulses, defined as dry peas, lentils, and beans (including chickpeas) are the focus of the recently-launched United Nations International Year of Pulses. Why? Because they are a nutritious, sustainable, inexpensive, versatile, and tasty source of food for people around the world.
Beans and Lentils: Nutritional Powerhouse
Beans and lentils, also known as legumes, are edible plant seeds and nutritional powerhouses. They are a nutritionist's dream food: they help regulate blood sugar, they satisfy the appetite with fewer calories, they're rich in nutrients and phytochemicals that help prevent cancer and heart disease, and they provide high amounts of protein.