Pulses and protein
Pulses are protein powerhouses. Chickpea flour has 2g more protein per 1/4 cup serving than whole wheat flour. Learn more >
How do you cook lentils?
Boil them using three cups of liquid for each cup of lentils. Read more answers to frequently asked questions. Go Now >
Eating right starts at home.
Childhood obesity affects one in every six American youth, so it’s important to encourage kids to start eating right at home. Pulses are low in fat but high in fiber and protein.1 They’re also rich in zinc, which is crucial to build a healthy immune system.1
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act was passed in 2010 to improve the quality of food sold in schools. Read more about it here.
Pasta with Lentil Bolognese is a kid-friendly dish that tastes so good, they won’t notice it’s healthy. Lentil Chili is delicious on baked potatoes, hot dogs or hamburgers. View more recipes.
body for baby.
The U.S. Health Service recommends that all women of childbearing age consume 400mcg of folic acid per day.2 This amount can be achieved by consuming just over one cup of cooked pulses.1
1. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
2. USDA Dietary Guidelines. Chapter 4 Foods and Nutrients to Increase.