A finger on the pulse of Alberta’s legume crops
Pulses may be at the centre of a trade tiff between Canada and India, but they’re also the focus of some very important research to improve your health.
Pulse is a term used for the dried seeds of plants in the legume family – beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas.
Canada exports pulse crops worth $4.2 billion a year to 130 countries. And one-third of Canada’s pea crop comes from Alberta.
Pulses are high in protein, fibre, iron and other nutrients and Canada’s Food Guide recommends them as a good alternative to meat.