United Nations Tweeted 10 Reasons Why You Should Include Pulses In Your Regular Diet

World pulse day is celebrated on 10th February every year to celebrate the importance of pulses. United Nations General Assembly has designated a whole day on pulses to spread awareness about them and their fundamental role in better aspects of life. They transform the agrifood systems into more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and overall better life.

Pulses are tiny in size but mighty in benefits. They are definitely a source of protein. But they are easy to digest and easy on the pocket too.

Here Are Some Reasons United Nations Tweeted As To Why You Should Include Pulses In Your Regular Diet:

1- Nutrient-Rich- pulses are nutrient-dense, providing a good source of vitamins & minerals that are good for vital health.

2- Bring Diversity In Diet- they have a long shelf life and help to increase the diversity in diets while reducing food loss and waste.

3- Increase Biodiversity- pulses increase biodiversity as they fix their own nitrogen into the soil, improving soil health and fertility.

4- Climate Change Resilience- pulses enhance climate change resilience and ecosystem services as they increase yield and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5- Improve Fertiliser Efficiency- including pulses in crop rotations can improve chemical fertilizer use efficiency.

6- Provide Employment- pulses provide employment and entrepreneurship for rural women and youth.

7-Increases Water Efficiency- including them in crop rotations will increase water efficiency as they extract water from the depth and bring more water into the soil. Also, they use less water as compared to meat products.

8- Zero Cholesterol- pulses contain zero cholesterol and less fat. Hence, they are a good option for meat-eaters.

9- Plant Protein- they are a lean source of protein that comes from plants. Pulses are also easy to digest and high in fiber.

10- Sustainable- they produce less carbon footprint, use less chemical fertilizers, and fight-off plant disease.

Pulses can be used for snacks, the main course as in bowls, or with other whole grains such as rice. The Cereal-pulse combination is known to be a good source of fiber and protein, which are also a staple food of many states. They give their contribution to building economic, social, and environmental opportunities for sustainable agrifood systems.

According to the UN, the successful adoption of pulse-driven agriculture, young people must be at the center of any strategy and thus act as a bridge between traditional farming techniques and new technologies. They must help make agriculture more sustainable and nutrition-sensitive and bring added value to the promotion of pulses by putting light on new business opportunities.

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Include pulses in your diet for a better life and better environment. Easy on the stomach and easy on the soil!