The United Nations declare 2016 "The Year of Pulses"

The UN have declared 2016 "The Year of Pulses"

Sustainable and environmentally friendly pulses require a lot less water to grow than animal sources of protein, whilst enriching the soil with nitrogen decreasing the need for fertilisers. 

Pulses are a great source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fibre, antioxidants, folate, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, copper and magnesium.