Legumes are plants from Fabaceae family with over 20,000 species. Pulses are edible seeds from legume plants, including beans and lentils. U.S. recommends 3 cups weekly, DASH plan 4-5 half-cups weekly
Chickpeas are leguminous plants used in hummus, falafel, and vegan cuisine. Flax seeds can be ground into meal or used to make linen. Yellow peas are sometimes used to make vegetable oil
Beans are seeds of legume family plants used as food or animal feed. Common beans include kidney, pinto, navy, lima, runner and tepary varieties. Different beans from unrelated plants like coffee, vanilla and cocoa beans
Split peas are dried, peeled and split seeds of Pisum sativum. Contains 25g protein and 60g carbohydrates per 350 calories. Rich in dietary fiber with 26g per 100g portion
Red split lentils are orange-colored Egyptian lentils that cook into creamy stew. Clean lentils thoroughly before cooking, rinsing under running water. Cook in 2.5 cups water for 25 minutes until thick puree forms. Can be used alone or added to soups, curries, or kofte
Carbohydrates are macronutrients needed for energy and blood sugar control. Simple carbs contain one or two sugars, while complex carbs have multiple. Monosaccharides are simplest sugars, disaccharides are two monosaccharides bonded together