2016 - International Year of Pulses
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses (IYP).
The IYP 2016 aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition. The Year will create a unique opportunity to encourage connections throughout the food chain that would better utilize pulse-based proteins, further global production of pulses, better utilize crop rotations and address the challenges in the trade of pulses.
What are pulses and why are they important?
Pulses are annual leguminous crops yielding between one and 12 grains or seeds of variable size, shape and colour within a pod, used for both food and feed. The term “pulses” is limited to crops harvested solely for dry grain, thereby excluding crops harvested green for food, which are classified as vegetable crops, as well as those crops used mainly for oil extraction and leguminous crops that are used exclusively for sowing purposes (based on the definition of “pulses and derived products” of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).
Pulse crops such as lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas are a critical part of the general food basket. Pulses are a vital source of plant-based proteins and amino acids for people around the globe and should be eaten as part of a healthy diet to address obesity, as well as to prevent and help manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary conditions and cancer; they are also an important source of plant-based protein for animals.
In addition, pulses are leguminous plants that have nitrogen-fixing properties which can contribute to increasing soil fertility and have a positive impact on the environment.
The IYP website will be the main platform to share information and relevant resources with different partners. The current version will be updated soon, please come back for more information.
Pulses include:
- Bambara beans,
- Beans, dry,
- Broad beans,
- Horse beans, dry,
- Chick peas,
- Cow peas, dry,
- Lentils,
- Lupins,
- Peas, dry,
- Pigeon peas,
- Pulses, nes, and
- Vetches.
We have many books focused on lentils or beans, or have a section in the book on them.
Books Featuring Lentils or Beans:
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Classic Vegetarian Cookery
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Everyday Flexitarian : Recipes for vegetarians & meat lovers alike
Author Nettie Cronish & Pat Crocker
$29.95 ISBN: 9781770500211 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. Publication Date: 2011-03-30 -
For the Love of Salad
Author Jeanelle Mitchell
$19.95 ISBN: 9781770500075 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. Publication Date: 2011-02-27 -
Healthy starts here! : 140 Recipes That Will Make You Feel Great
Author Mairlyn Smith
$29.95 ISBN: 9781770500396 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. Publication Date: 2011-04-01 -
Nourish : Whole Food Recipes Featuring Seeds, Nuts and Beans
Author Nettie Cronish & Cara Rosenbloom
$29.95 ISBN: 9781770502437 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. Publication Date: 2016-02-08 -
The Power of Food : 100 Essential Recipes for Abundant Health and Happiness
Author Adam Hart
$24.95 ISBN: 9781770501829 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. Publication Date: 2013-06-06 -
Spilling The Beans : Cooking And Baking With Beans Everyday
Author Julie Van Rosendaal & Sue Duncan
$29.95 ISBN: 9781770500419 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. Publication Date: 2011-10-03 -
Ultimate Foods For Ultimate Health : And Dont Forget the Chocolate!
Author Liz Pearson & Mairlyn Smith
$29.95 ISBN: 9781552858455 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. Publication Date: 2011-02-27