What are "Pulses", and are they good for you?
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WHAT ARE “PULSES,” AND ARE THEY GOOD FOR YOU?
Pulses are just plain and simple beans—like cannellini and kidney, as well as peas, chickpeas, and lentils (but not green beans). Why is everyone calling them this now? Apparently America is just catching up— it comes from a Latin word meaning “thick soup,” and Europe and Canada have been using the term for years.
No matter what you call ’em, they’re good for your body and your bank account. So great, in fact, that the United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, citing how nutritious, sustainable, and versatile they are. Just a half cup is packed with as much protein as you’ll get in three eggs, almost half a day’s worth of fiber, plus zinc, iron, and B vitamins. A few of the many ways to get your pulse up: Puree them and spread on sandwiches; turn different varieties into hummus; toss into salads for some nice texture; add to soups for extra heartiness; or even mix them into brownies (use a 15-ounce can of black beans in place of a cup of the recipe’s
flour) for more moistness.
No matter what you call ’em, they’re good for your body and your bank account. So great, in fact, that the United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, citing how nutritious, sustainable, and versatile they are. Just a half cup is packed with as much protein as you’ll get in three eggs, almost half a day’s worth of fiber, plus zinc, iron, and B vitamins. A few of the many ways to get your pulse up: Puree them and spread on sandwiches; turn different varieties into hummus; toss into salads for some nice texture; add to soups for extra heartiness; or even mix them into brownies (use a 15-ounce can of black beans in place of a cup of the recipe’s
flour) for more moistness.
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