For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service. Our range includes canned pulses that are ready to eat, dried pulses available in bulk and pulses that can be used for sprouting. Will talk on such a topic today. If you have a comment or query about benefits, you will need to contact the government department or agency which handles that benefit. Pulses include beans, lentils and peas. Well, they just taste good. Eating a diet high in fibre is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. We eat a fair amount of pulses: beans and lentils, split peas and chickpeas. This can cause stomach aches and vomiting. Dried lentils are smaller and softer and cook in 10-20 minutes on the stovetop. Research has also shown that eating pulses can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, which are both risk factors for heart disease. Key messages: This food group is a really important part of a healthy, balanced diet, as these foods are good sources of protein, and lots of essential vitamins and minerals. A wide variety of plant species provide edible seeds; most are angiosperms, while a few are gymnosperms.As a global food source, the most important edible seeds by weight are cereals, followed by legumes, nuts, then spices. Pulses include all beans, peas and lentils, such as: Pulses are a great source of protein. For a German Shepherd, he has miraculously no health problems and we feel his joint health is directly related to his raw diet (some of his litter mates grew up to have hip and elbow dysplasia). Dried pulses need a little more preparation. However, nuts are also high in fat so it's a good idea not to eat too many of them. Introduce moisture into the pulse by soaking them in water overnight, unlocking all its minerals and nutrients. Others legumes including their dried seeds (pulses): ... but were able to eat raw peas. Dried pulses need to be soaked and cooked before they can be eaten. For queries or advice about criminal record checks, email ani@accessni.gov.uk, Application and payment queries can be emailed to ema_ni@slc.co.uk. [CDATA[//>. With such a large variety of pulses there is no limit to the number of ways they are eaten! Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers.