UN launches 2016 International Year of Pulses, celebrating benefits of legumes

Under the slogan ‘nutritious seeds for a sustainable future,’ the United Nations, led by its Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), today launched the 2016 International Year of Pulses to raise awareness about the protein power and health benefits of all kinds of dried beans and peas, boost their production and trade, and encourage new and smarter uses throughout the food chain.
Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news