Tips for Dealing with Digestive Issues When Eating Beans

Eating more nutrient-packed pulses is associated with lower cholesterol levels, better cardiovascular health, and lower incidents of type II diabetes. Some people worry about experiencing digestive issues when eating beans, due to gas. Never fear, though – these problems can be sorted by following the tips below. Soak, Drain and Rinse Even though it seems … Read more

Six Great Recipes with Pulses

When you’re looking for something healthy, packed with nutrition, and super-flavorful, look no further than pulses. Pulses are just edible seeds and beans such as peas, chickpeas, lentils, and other legumes. These recipes offer a lot of flavors from around the world and aren’t hard to make either. Chickpea Stew by Garden in the Kitchen … Read more

Popular Pulses and Ways to Eat Them

Pulses are a fabulous low-fat, high-fiber, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free source of protein, amino acids, and antioxidants. And, of course, lots of nutrients that you need like iron, potassium, and folate that you may also think of as legumes. The remarkable thing about pulses is that not only do they have a lot of protein, but … Read more

Pulses Meat Substitute Tips

The great thing about pulses, beans, lentils, and peas is that they can grow with less water than their meat counterparts, even in dry places. Yet, they’re full of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They’re good for you, good for the planet, and as a meat substitute they are surprisingly flavorful. Try New Recipes Instead of … Read more

What Are Pulses?

Depending on where you’re from, you may have never heard the term “pulses”. Basically, pulses include any dried edible seed or bean from a plant, including beans, peas, and legumes. The most common pulses are dried peas, edible beans, lentils, and chickpeas, but there are many more. Pinto Beans – Pinto beans are an excellent … Read more

How to Cook Pulses Safely

Cooking with pulses is a lot easier than you may think. They are very safe to eat and cook with. You can use them canned, frozen, and dried in your cooking without any issues. Having said that, there are some basic cooking instructions that work for most types of pulses that you may want to … Read more

How To Properly Store Pulses

If you want to cook more with pulses, arguably the healthiest and most inexpensive food in the world, you’ll be happy to note they’re also easy to store. You can be ready for almost anything when you have pulses on hand for cooking and for snacks too. Imagine taking your famous chili out of the … Read more