Beans, lentils, chickpeas are all types of pulses that are high in fibre, low in fat and contribute to one of your five a day. You can access the infographic below or you can read it as text only.

Add Pulses to your Plate

Pulses pack protein, fibre and 1 of your 5 a day to your meal

What is a healthy diet?

The Eatwell Guide shows UK government recommendations of the different types of foods; Fruit, vegetables, starchy carbohydrates, dairy and alternatives and Beans, pulses, fish, eggs , meat and other proteins that make up a healthy balanced diet.

What are Pulses?

Pulses are the dried seeds of legumes. Dried and tinned beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas are examples of pulses.

Why should I eat more pulses?

Pulses are:

• High in fibre
• Low fat
• contain protein
• 1 of your 5 a day

Did you know? One portion of pulses gives you nearly a third of your daily fibre?

How much pulses do I need to eat to get 1 of my 5 a day?

3 heaped tablespoons (around 80g).

What pulses do I buy in the shops?

• Tinned: Look for lentil soup and beans in waqter with no added salt or sugar.

• Frozen: Defrost Edamame beans and eat them with a sprinkle of pepper and smoked paprika. Add broad beans to stews.

• Refrigerated: Eat Hummus with vegetables or as a spread for a wrap or sandwich.