Pulses include dry peas, beans, lentils, and chickpeas. Some common meals with pulses include baked beans, split pea soup, hummus, and chili. There are dozens of ways to include pulses in your diet. Click here for recipes and cooking tips.

 What are some of the reasons for eating pulses?

*   Very high source of fibre *   Free of fat and saturated fat *   Free of sodium *   Excellent source of folate. *   Good sources of iron, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin *   Gluten free

*   High fibre, low fat foods such as pulses are part of a healthy diet which may control blood cholesterol and blood sugars. Pulses may also help people feel full longer and help with managing weight *   Pulses are the perfect meat alternative for vegetarian diets

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Fact Sheets

Pulses: Eating Your Way to Better Health
Photos of pulses, the health advantages of pulses, nutrient benefits, managing flatulence, tips for adding gradually and a split pea zucchini saute recipe.

Peas, Beans, Lentils and Weight Management 
Why pulses are helpful for managing weight.

Peas, Beans, Lentils and Cardiovascular Disease
Many reasons why pulses help lower blood lipids.

Peas, Beans, Lentils and Diabetes
How pulses help control blood sugars and lower glycemic index.

Peas, Beans, Lentils and Cancer 
Role of fibre, folate and other nutrients and components of pulses which help lower risks of some cancers.

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Last updated: October 12, 2011