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eufic.org   Tiny but mighty. A plant-based protein superstar. Packed full of fibre, vitamins & minerals. Battling the global climate, health and cost-of-living crisis. And so tasty you can’t get enough of them…  We’re talking about pulses!    With #WorldPulsesDay coming up this Friday, 10 February, we’re excited to announce that we’re joining the Beans Is How coalition & campaign with the aim to double global bean consumption by 2028!  So, how are we going to achieve this target?  Read on to explore the many benefits of pulses, how we can cook them and in which simple ways we can include more of them in our diet. Why pulses are good for you & the planet Pulses offer many nutritional and environmental benefits, so it’s important to include them regularly in our diet! For example, did you know beans release 90% fewer harmful greenhouse gasses than some animal proteins? How to easily add more pulses to your diet From chickpeas, soybeans & black beans to lentils, split peas & many more. There’s a wide variety of pulses to choose from. Plus, they’re super versatile & can be incorporated into almost any dish!

How to cook dry pulses Cooking pulses might seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve got you covered with three ways to cook your dry pulses. Tip: try soaking dry pulses in water overnight, so they cook faster & become more easily digestible. How to make the most out of your pulses  Last but not least! With a few simple tips & tricks, we can make pulses even more nutritious than they already are! For example, combine them with rice or sprinkle some lemon juice on top to enhance their nutritional value.

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