The Food and Agriculture Organization is urging us to not only eat more pulses but also learn why they are excellent additions to our diets.
Defined as seeds that grow in pods, pulses include dried beans, dried peas, lentils, bambara nuts and chickpeas. In addition to being relatively high in essential nutrients like fiber, potassium, iron and B-vitamins, they are a terrific source of plant protein and the ultimate replacement for meat in the diet. Numerous studies indicate that pulses play an essential role in weight management, blood glucose control as well as heart and digestive health.
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