Pulses are plants. Pulse are the edible seeds that grow in a pod. Pulses are high in protein. Pulses are inexpensive and pair with many other foods. Pulses are a way to increase the vegetables in the diet. Pulses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Pulses are delicious!
High-protein, low-fat, high-fiber pulse grains are heavy hitters for human health and nutrition and these plants are real team players when it comes to boosting soil fertility, also.
Pulses include all beans, peas, and lentils, such as:
Food Behaviors, Health, and Bean Nutrition Awareness among Low-Income Men: A Pilot Studyhttp://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture