
Pulses refer to the edible dried seed that comes from plants in the legume family.
It’s estimated that pulses have been eaten for at least 10,000 years and are among the most extensively used foods in various cultures around the world!
World Pulse Day is celebrated every 10 February, created to raise awareness about the importance of this incredible food group and their great benefits for food security, nutrition, health, climate change and biodiversity.
Spread the Word with the Beans is How and EUFIC Digital World Pulse Day Toolkit
This World Pulses Day, we are excited to partner with the European Union Information Center (EUFIC) for the third year. This social media awareness campaign highlights the many benefits of pulses while suggesting ways to incorporate more #BeansOnTheMenu in homes around the world.
Join us and spread the word about these diverse, beneficial foods!
How To Use This Page:
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Navigate to the section with the key topic you’d like to cover.
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First you’ll find the suggested key message to accompany that topic.
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Next you’ll a link with images from each section sized for Instagram and X/Facebook, and under that examples of the corresponding images you’ll find in the folder. You can also right click the three dots next to any image to save it to your device.
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When posting, be sure to tag @beanishow and @eufic, and use hashtags #BeansisHow #BeansOnTheMenu #lovepulses
1. What are Pulses?
Pulses, the dry, edible seeds of leguminous plants, include lentils, chickpeas, split peas, and beans in their various forms (e.g., kidney, black, pinto, navy, white). They’re an affordable, versatile, and long-lasting food – that has incredible nutritious and environmental benefits.
SPREAD THE WORD – SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGE:
From lentils and chickpeas to split peas, and beans – #pulses are a diverse, delicious and nutrient-dense food found across the world in thousands of varieties and flavours. This #WorldPulsesDay – Learn more about pulses and their benefits with @eufic and @beansishow: bit.ly/WorldPulsesDay2025
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2. How do we get more pulses into our diets?
Pulses are a delicious addition to diets – and there are easy, fun ways to get more of them into your meals – be it dinner, snacks or even dessert.
You can make some tofu out of soybeans, try out black bean brownies, roast chickpeas for a savoury snack, or simply add extra kidney beans to your favourite chilli.
Eating your pulses with lime or other sources can increase the iron absorption and combining them with grains can give high-quality protein. Using canned beans or soaking fresh ones over night can help save cooking times drastically!
SPREAD THE WORD – SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGE:
Curious to know how you can get more delicious #pulses into your diet? #Pulses can be the perfect companion on the go being:
Versatile for both salty and sweet recipes
Economic to buy
Nutritious and tasty
#BeansisHow #BeansOnTheMenu #lovepulses
How many times have you heard that pulses take too long to cook?
Here is what you can do about it:
Use a pressure cooker
Always soak your pulses
Swap dry for canned pulses when in a hurryExplore resources by @eufic and @beansishow: bit.ly/WorldPulsesDay2025
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3. For parents: How to get kids and picky eaters to enjoy pulses
Are your children skipping over pulses? Wondering you can get picky eaters to relish pulses are the flavourful superfood they can be? There’s a lot you can do.
Put pulses in other dishes they already like! Pancakes with chickpea flour and sneaking beans into pasta sauce is a great way to get children to have pulses.
You can also make pulses fun – make them visually appealing on the plate by trying out fun designs to serve the food, or let kids play with the textures. The more people engage with the food, the more likely they are to try it!
SPREAD THE WORD – SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGE:
#Pulses & #beans are not always a children’s favourite – but there’s a lot you can do to introduce them to this whole-some food! From the garden to the kitchen, engaging children not only promotes #HealthyEating habits but also sparks curiosity. Check out some delicious and nutritious suggestions by @eufic and @beansishow: bit.ly/WorldPulsesDay2025
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4. Nutritional benefit of pulses: Why pulses are good for people!
Pulses are packed with nutrition and health benefits. They’re an excellent source of plant-based protein, making them ideal for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone looking to reduce meat consumption while still supporting muscle repair and overall body functions.
With a high fiber content, pulses aid digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels. They are naturally low in fat and have a low glycemic index, which helps in maintaining steady blood sugar levels and supporting heart health.
Pulses provide important vitamins and minerals, including folate, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc – nutrients are crucial for energy production, red blood cell formation, and maintaining a healthy immune system.
SPREAD THE WORD – SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGE:
#Pulses are a superfood – do you know all their ‘superpowers’?
1️⃣ Iron for “super strength
2️⃣ #Protein for “growing big and strong”
3️⃣ Fibre for keeping your tummy happy
…and many others. Learn more about pulses with @eufic and @beansishow: bit.ly/WorldPulsesDay2025
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5. Climate benefits of pulses: Why pulses are good for the planet!
Pulses offer a wide range of climate benefits that make them an incredible way to help the carbon footprint from our diets.
They naturally improve soil by helping fix nitrogen in it – reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. They also require less water than many other crops and overall produce far fewer greenhouse gases compared to animal-based foods. Their long shelf life help reduce food waste – adding to their sustainability benefits.
SPREAD THE WORD – SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGE:
#Pulses are one of the planet’s best allies! They improve soil health, use less water and emit less greenhouse gas emissions than other protein sources. They also have a long shelf-life and can be stored dry, canned, jarred, in pouches, frozen and in flour form, helping to reduce food waste and the associated climate impacts. Learn more with @eufic and @beansishow: bit.ly/WorldPulsesDay2025
#BeansisHow #BeansOnTheMenu #lovepulses


