2016 is the International Year of Pulses, and the buzz starts with YOU!
We all love pulses and know their many benefits:
Delicious and versatile
Heart-healthy and nutritious
Renewable and sustainable
Help spread the word about these super foods. Your community — and your planet — will thank you!
Whether you're part of a National Committee, a school, or just an individual with a passion for promoting the International Year of Pulses, this page will provide resources and ideas to help your initiatives thrive.
National Committees
How you can help:
- Link to IYP2016.org, and feature pulse recipes on your website
- Send us your pulse related news and entries for the National Signature Dish competition
- Translate the tag line of the Pulse logo for your nation
Schools
How you can help:
- Incorporate the IYP 2016 lesson plans into your curriculum
- Host a recipe competition to find the best pulse dish at your school
- Encourage your cafeteria to serve more pulse-based meals
Individuals
How you can help:
- Follow us on Twitter @lovepulses
- Post to social media using the hashtags #lovepulses #IYP2016 #healthyeating #recipe #pulses
- Cook with more pulses and share your recipes with your friends
Anyone and everyone is invited to celebrate Global Pulse Day on January 18, 2017!
We hope to have a full day of celebrations around the world, and only you can make this happen!
- How to participate in #GlobalPulseDay:
- Plan any event at your organization, local community group, school, or place of work
- Invite everyone you know to take part
- Post to social media news about your event, recipes, or pulse news to spread the word (use the hashtags #IYP2016 #GlobalPulseDay #beansrecipe #healthyeating #meatlessmondays #recipe #pulses)
- Follow the LovePulses social media for news about other Global Pulse Day events taking place in your area, and around the world