The United Nations says the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP) will begin on January 1.###To educate consumers about pulses during the year long IYP, US pucalcium citrate mglse growers and industry members,ferrous sulfate and ferrous fumarate in partnership with Pulse Canada, will engage in a joint, multi-channel marketing effort.###The campaign aims to increase North American consumption of these healthy and sustainable foods.###As part of the campaign, which also includes content marketing, social media and digital advertising, consumers are invited to take the Pulse Pledge, a commitment to eating pulses at least once per week for 10 weeks in 2016.###Launching in time for resolution-minded consumers looking to improve their health or environmental amazon ferrous fumarateimpact in the new year, the pledge is designed to highlight the many benefits of pulses, including:###• Nutrition and health: Pulses are high in fiber and protein, vitamin and antioxidant-packed, low fat, and have been proven to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, according to a 2004 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Foodfe pyrophosphate Chemistry.###• Affordability: Pulses are a fraction of the cost of other proteins (the cost per serving for lentils is US$0.10 to quinoa’s US$0.59 or beef’s US$1.49), based on ERS calculations in 2015.###• Versatility: Pulses are likely best known as core ingredients in hummus, soups and burritos.###They can also be enjoyed in their whole form, pureed for use in everything from dips to desserts, and broken down into nutrient-dense gluten-free flours orcitracal calcium d slow release 1200 plant-based protein powders.###• Sustainability: Pulses have a low carbon footprint, are water efficient (using 10% of the water of other proteins), and enrich the soil where they grow, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.###Farmers often use pulses in rotation with other crops to increase bio-diversity, improve soil health, and increase productivity of farms.###• Food Security: Easy to grow domestically and internationally, pulses will play a major role in meeting future food needs, with our growing population expected to require a 70% increase in agricultural production by 2050.