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Introduction:-
Pulses are the most important element of human diet.It fulfills 80% of necessity of human diet.They are very necessary for humans as it provides energy,protein and iron.The pulses may be defined as dried edibles seeds of cultivated legumes.They all belong to the family of peas,lentils and beans.The English word "Pulse"has been taken from Latin word "Puls" meaning pottage or thick pap.Pulses include a variety of grains although some of them such as soyabean and peanuts are excluded from this group of crops.In broader sense the pulses are those legume species kernels are either whole or split are utilized by humans for consumption.They are the best source of protein and are also known as poor man's meat.

Legume:
'The term "legume" refers to the plants whose fruit is enclosed in a pod. Legumes represent a vast family of plants including more than 600 genera and more than 13,000 species. When growing, legumes fix nitrogen into the soil, which reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Well-known legumes include alfalfa, clover, fresh peas, lupins, mesquite, soy and peanuts.'

Pulse:
'Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and chickpeas are the most common varieties of pulses. Pulses are very high in protein and fibre, and are low in fat. Like their cousins in the legume family, pulses are nitrogen- fixing crops that improve the environmental sustainability of annual cropping systems.'

== Health benefits of pulses:-==

Good for heart:-
'Pulses help in maintaining a healthy heart. Studies suggest that regular intake of beans or pulses contribute to a reduction in serum cholesterol and other blood lipids which are a major risk factor for cardio vascular diseases.'

Helps in weight loss:-
'Regular intake of pulses may assist in weight management. Consumption of pulses increases the satiety level hence controls appetite and helps in weight loss.'

Helps to maintain sugar levels:-

'A well known Nutritionist from Denmark says “Pulses contain proteins and fiber. Fiber helps the insulin to work effectively. It also helps to lose weight which, in turn helps in maintaining good sugar levels. Having a regular intake of pulses plays an important role in maintaining a good sugar control”'

Helps to maintain blood pressure:-
Pulses are rich in potassium and potassium counteracts the sodium solution in food and helps to lower blood pressure.

Do non-vegetarians also need to add pulses to their daily diet?
“Non -vegetarians must include pulses in their daily diet as they are a rich source of protein but along with this they are low in fat and high in fiber as compared to the non veg food which is high in protein.