Bowl of Meat and Pulses

You may not be familiar with the term pulses to describe a food group, but you have likely eaten them. Pulses refers to the dried, edible seed of legume plants and includes 12 different crops. These plants have been grown specifically for their dried seeds, included in this group are dried peas, dried beans, lentils, and chickpeas. Pulses are such an important and impactful food group that the United Nations designated 2016 as the International Year of Pulses.

Smoothies are a great way to add fruits and vegetables, but sometimes slurping down a large smoothie can get a little boring. Smoothie bowls are a great way to switch up your breakfast routine and still get the nutritional benefits of a smoothie.

The idea of cutting out meat can be a daunting one for many people, but it could have a lot of positive benefits on your health and the health of the environment. The good news is, you don’t have be become a full on vegan or vegetarian to reap the benefits of less meat, simply choosing to eat a few meat-free meals per week can do a lot for your health.