What are Pulses? - Pulses Pulses are annual crops that yield between one and 12 grains or seeds The term “pulses” is limited to crops harvested solely as dry grains, which differentiates them from other vegetable crops that are harvested while still green
A Visual Guide to Pulses Pulses are the dried seeds of legumes, and come in a many different shapes and sizes This guide will show you a visual reference, description and common names for some of the varieties of the four most common pulses: beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas
What are Pulses? - Half Cup Habit Pulses are nitrogen-fixing crops, which means they can convert nitrogen in the air into a plant available nutrient Pulses can reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizers, ultimately improving the environmental sustainability of annual cropping systems
Pulses Nutrition - Pulses Most national dietary guidelines recommend pulses as part of a healthy diet Studies have shown that people who eat at least ½ cup of pulses per day have higher intakes of fibre, protein, calcium, potassium, folate, zinc, iron, and magnesium as well as lower intakes of total and saturated fat Pulses are an important plant-based source of protein
What are Pulses? - Half Cup Habit Pulses are nitrogen-fixing crops, which means they can convert nitrogen in the air into a plant available nutrient Pulses can reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizers, ultimately improving the environmental sustainability of annual cropping systems
Pulses Around the World Pulses have been nourishing people around the world for thousands of years Learn what pulses are, where they are grown and meet the farmers who grow them
Search and View Pulse Recipes - Pulses Learn to Love Pulses with delicious, nutritious and healthy bean, pea, lentil and chickpea recipes and instructional videos from around the world
Signature Dishes - Worlds Greatest Pulse Dishes - Pulses Countries around the world are celebrating pulses by sharing their national signature dish, a recipe they chose to represent their cuisine These Dishes represent just some of the many ways pulses are prepared around the world
Pulse Recipes | Pulse Pledge - Half Cup Habit Pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans) are some of the most versatile foods on the planet Enjoy these recipes that make adding pulses to your diet simple and delicious