The Association will provide you with product or recipe information on request. For brochures or recipes available, and for information on how to contact the MPGA, refer to Pulse, Periodicals . Recipes made on the show are available at your local Canada Safeway Store, or to receive recipes in the mail, contact the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association. These days not many families have a lot of time to stay home and prepare a meal. So, when you are in a rush, you will be able to grab a quick, nutritious snack to go.
Popular pulses are peas, beans and lentils.
An Important Source of Fibre Dietary Fibre Dietary fibre is that part of a plant that cannot be broken down by the human digestive system. Although fibre is not readily digested by the body, it does play an important role. Fibre is required by the human body to allow the intestines to function properly and to prevent constipation. Research also suggests that fibre may play a part in treating heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Soluble Fibre Found in pulses, oats and some fruits and vegetables, is the type of fibre that research suggests plays a role in lowering blood cholesterol levels and modifying the rate at which sugar is absorbed by the body.