JUST ADD PULSES - · PDF fileWHAT ARE PULSES? Pulses (aka chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and...
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WHAT ARE PULSES? Pulses (aka chickpeas , lenls , dry peas and beans ) are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family. Why are they considered nutrional powerhouses Pulses are loaded with plant-based protein, fiber , vitamins and minerals. In fact, most pulses contain up to 9 grams of protein per ½ cup cooked serving, and deliver high levels of potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron. Plus, pulses are naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan, making them an ideal meal addion for many different palate. How to use them Pulses are extremely versale, and can be used in countless ways to boost the nutrional value in meals. Toss a half cup of cooked pulses onto salads or pastas, taco fillings or blend them into your favorite smoothie. . . the possibilies are endless. JUST ADD PULSES Nutrious, versale, sustainable and affordable, now is the me to just add pulses into your diet! For recipes, cooking ps and more visit: www.pulses.org
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WHAT ARE PUL SES?
Pulses (aka chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and
beans) are the dry, edible seeds of plants in
the legume family.
Why are they considered nutritional powerhousesPulses are loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. In fact, most pulses contain up to 9 grams of protein per ½ cup cooked serving, and deliver high levels of potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron.
Plus, pulses are naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan, making them an ideal meal addition for many different palate.
How to use them Pulses are extremely versatile, and can be used in countless ways to boost the nutritional value in meals. Toss a half cup of cooked pulses onto salads or pastas, taco fillings or blend them into your favorite smoothie. . . the possibilities are endless.
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PULSESNutritious, versatile, sustainable and affordable,now is the time to just add pulses into your diet!
For recipes, cooking tips and more visit: www.pulses.org
For more information on pulses or the Half-Cup Habit: Visit www.pulses.org or contact Jessica Robnett, Maxwell PR I [email protected] I 503.231.3086
We’re challenging consumers to sign up forthe Half-Cup Habit, a free four-week long
“challenge” that encourages people to eat at least one ½ cup serving of cooked pulses 3x per week*.
LOOKING TOEAT HEALTHIER?
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*By meeting this goal, consumers will reach the USDA’s recommendation to eat 1 ½ cups of pulses per week, as included in the organization’s three healthy eating patterns – U.S. Style, Mediterranean and Healthy Vegetarian Eating Pattern.
It’s time to kick-start wellness goalsby adding more affordable,nutrient-dense pulses into your diet!
WE’ LL MAKE IT E A SY BY PROVIDING:
A pulses e-book guide,including easy ways toincorporate the ingredientsinto their diet
Weekly newsletters,including simplecooking tips andrecipe ideas
Nutrition informationand ingredient swapideas/pointers
A half-cup to easilyscoop out pulses #HalfCupHabit
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