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Peas, lentils and chickpeas are among the most ancient crops in the world. Peas have been discovered in caves in Thailand dating back more than 11,000 years and lentils have been found in Egyptian tombs.

Adding pulse to your diet is an excellent way to help control your weight as well as reduce your risk against heart disease and diabetes. Pulse really are at the heart of good health!

In this section you will find information on the nutritional value of pulse crops as well as resources on cooking/baking with pulses and recipes.