The International Year of the Pulses celebrated last 2016 was beneficial to farmers’ livelihoods and have a postive impact on the environment. Although dried beans, lentils, and peas have been around for centuries, they will play a fundamental role in our sustainable future. Even though #IYP2016 ended, there is still much more to be done to promote the benefits of these nutritious seeds. Below are the facts about Pulses that
Diet is an important contributor to health, and to disease. Most countries face nutritional problems, from undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies to obesity and diet-related diseases (such as type II diabetes and certain types of cancer), or a mix of these. Pulses are a nutrient-rich food that as part of a healthy diet can help fight malnutrition in both developed and developing countries. To access the complete article, click here.
This year, one of the goals of the International Year of the Pulses is to encourage the people to consume these nutritious seeds. In order to address this, FAO will be featuring pulses-based recipes on their website and Facebook page. By submitting your own pulses-based recipes, the followers of FAO’s website and social media channels will be able to access and read your creations. The authors will be given proper credit for all
