February 10, 2019, will be the first-ever World Pulses Day, a designated United Nations global event to celebrate pulses worldwide and continue the important gains made with the 2016 International Year of Pulses.
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In case you’re new to cooking pulses, we’ve got you covered with these easy prep and storage tips.
No matter where you are on the globe, here's a list of ways to celebrate World Pulses Day:
Have an Event
- Promote sprouting pulses and their benefits. Learn more about sprouting your pulses on Instagram?
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Own a restaurant? Create a special pulse dish and serve it on World Pulses Day February 10, 2019. Download or email the Foodservice Guide to Pulses to become a real pulse expert in the kitchen!
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Working in school lunch? Create a meal with pulses. Place the attached poster so everyone can celebrate World Pulses Day with us. Here are recipes, curriculum, and tips and tricks for using pulses in school lunches.
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Host a community dinner loaded with pulses. They are affordable, packed with nutrients, and filling too!
Learn More about Pulses
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Unfamiliar with pulses? We can help! Brush up on your pulse facts. And share what you learned with a friend, colleague, or kids!
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If you’re a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, or health professional, be sure to check outour resources for health professionals to get details on protein-rich and nutrient-dense pulses for your clients!
Share Your Event
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Get Cooking
There are many convenient forms of pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans) you can store at home for months or even years, from canned to refrigerated, frozen and more. Cooking dry pulses is easy too – we’ll show you how!
Health and Nutrition
Pulses are a superb addition to any meal thanks to their nutritional benefits!
Pulses are so nutrient rich, they fit into both the vegetable sub-category (legumes) and the protein food group.
Resources
Pulses are incredibly affordable both for consumers and on a national and global scale. They are also contained in tons of delicious food products.
Half-Cup Habit
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The Half-Cup Habit makes it simple to add the recommended 1 ½ cups of pulses per week (or ½ cup three times per week) to your diet. Packed with protein, fiber and nutrients, eating pulses can help you maintain a healthy weight and improve overall wellbeing.
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