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272: The Power of Pulses: Nutritious, Delicious, Versatile, Affordable & Sustainable – Tim McGreevy & Chelsea LeBlanc
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Pulses are the nutritionally dense, dry edible seeds of legumes including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. They are high in fiber, folate, potassium and plant protein, and contain several micronutrients such as iron and zinc. While many people may not be familiar with the term “pulses”, chances are they are familiar with the food itself. Nutritious, versatile and affordable, pulses are also a climate-friendly crop. This episode dives into all things pulses with a farmer/agricultural economist and a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Tune in to this episode to learn about:
· what pulses are
· what the difference is between pulses and legumes
· why chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans
· current intakes vs. recommended intakes
· the nutritional profile of pulses
· benefits of pulses beyond nutrition
· tips for preparing pulses
· swaps and recipes to try
· what makes pulses a climate-friendly crop
· what benefits farmers experience by incorporating pulse crops into their rotation
· the Coalition for the Advancement of Pulses
· current research, takeaways and infographics
· resources for the public and health professionals
Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/272
282 Episoden
Manage episode 446470239 series 1126786
Pulses are the nutritionally dense, dry edible seeds of legumes including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. They are high in fiber, folate, potassium and plant protein, and contain several micronutrients such as iron and zinc. While many people may not be familiar with the term “pulses”, chances are they are familiar with the food itself. Nutritious, versatile and affordable, pulses are also a climate-friendly crop. This episode dives into all things pulses with a farmer/agricultural economist and a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Tune in to this episode to learn about:
· what pulses are
· what the difference is between pulses and legumes
· why chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans
· current intakes vs. recommended intakes
· the nutritional profile of pulses
· benefits of pulses beyond nutrition
· tips for preparing pulses
· swaps and recipes to try
· what makes pulses a climate-friendly crop
· what benefits farmers experience by incorporating pulse crops into their rotation
· the Coalition for the Advancement of Pulses
· current research, takeaways and infographics
· resources for the public and health professionals
Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/272
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