{"id":15181,"date":"2026-01-30T23:58:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T23:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/pulses-and-grains-a-healthy-and-irresistible-combination\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:23:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:23:02","slug":"mixing-grains-and-pulses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/mixing-grains-and-pulses\/","title":{"rendered":"PULSES and GRAINS: a HEALTHY and irresistible COMBINATION"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For many of us, the new year starts at the beginning of autumn instead of in January. This is when we come back from our holidays and begin to make plans, mentally drafting our resolutions and good intentions for the months to come. Among these, one of the common resolutions is to\u00a0take care of our health by changing our eating habits<\/strong>: it is a great intention, but it needs to be sustainable and in line with our busy and chaotic lives in which we have little time for cooking meals, whether they are elaborate or not.<\/p>\n

Maybe we have had a complicated week full of errands that we could not put off, leaving us without even enough time to shop for groceries. Perhaps our fridge is lonely and desolate. This is where our pantries come to the rescue, always stocked with\u00a0pulses<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0grains<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

A \u201csurvival kit<\/em>\u201d that we should always keep in our kitchens for those moments in which we are busy and time is scarce, the\u00a0combination of grains and pulses<\/strong>\u00a0comes to our rescue and helps us save not only time but also our health: they are ready in no time,\u00a0rich in nutritional properties\u00a0<\/strong>and the perfect ally for a good, nutritious and balanced meal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why we should combine pulses with grains<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If we are what we eat, the good news is that there is a\u00a0complete mix of ingredients like no other<\/strong>\u00a0which protects us and is highly beneficial for our bodies: grains and pulses.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

This hypothesis was confirmed in a review of studies published recently in the\u00a0Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry<\/em>\u00a0conducted by researchers at the US\u00a0University of Baton Rouge<\/em>\u00a0in which scientists arrived at a conclusion that reinforces the already known\u00a0preventive role of these two foods<\/strong>:\u00a0\u201cthe nutritional components of pulses, combined with those of whole grains, ensure a beneficial synergistic effect for health\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

In addition to the presence of\u00a0vitamins\u00a0<\/strong>and various\u00a0bioactive compounds<\/strong>, these two foods actually have a\u00a0considerable amount of fibre<\/strong>\u00a0which, although it does not have any nutritional value, increases the sense of satiety and regulates intestinal functions while keeping\u00a0blood<\/strong>\u00a0glucose and cholesterol levels under control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pulses and grains: a complete meal for health<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Besides being two foods that are delicious when combined, pulses and grains are a\u00a0perfect combo from a nutritional point of view too<\/strong>. The proteins present in pulses, which represent one of the main sources of protein in the diet as well as a real treasure trove of\u00a0vitamins and minerals<\/strong>, are in fact deficient in some\u00a0essential amino acids<\/strong>\u00a0when compared to animal proteins (such as lysine and cysteine), amino acids that are actually abundant in grains. In addition to being low in calories and with a good fibre content, pulses also contain\u00a0complex sugars<\/strong>\u00a0that take longer to digest and therefore keep you full for longer, making them a perfect complement to grains.<\/p>\n

Together, pulses and grains perfect each other, providing\u00a0proteins of high biological value<\/strong>, as well as\u00a0minerals\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0vitamins<\/strong>, thus completing the\u00a0nutritional needs<\/strong>\u00a0of each meal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tasty, nutritious and cheap, pulses and grains can be cooked in many imaginative ways. In the winter season, pulses and grains are perfect\u00a0as a first course<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0tasty side dish\u00a0<\/strong>to fish or meat. They can also be used in\u00a0fresh salads\u00a0<\/strong>when we do not want to stand over a warm stove in the summer.<\/p>\n

Spelt<\/strong>,\u00a0wheat<\/strong>, barley, on the one hand and lentils, chickpeas, beans, and broad beans on the other\u2026 when mixed and seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil, they give life to\u00a0complete dishes with grains and pulses<\/strong>\u00a0that are easy to prepare and impossible to get wrong. When put together they are the perfect duo, especially if you follow a\u00a0flexitarian diet<\/strong><\/a>, because they are extremely satisfying and ensure a synergistic\u00a0effect\u00a0<\/strong>that is extremely\u00a0beneficial\u00a0<\/strong>for our health.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We at\u00a0Pedon\u00a0<\/strong>want to change the way in which grains and pulses are consumed in a way that is in line with our modern lifestyles. We offer various product categories that make for smart choices that are\u00a0readily available<\/strong>,\u00a0versatile and tasty<\/strong>. Requiring\u00a0just 10 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0to cook when time is scarce, with\u00a0I Salvaminuti<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0you can enjoy a\u00a0fast, varied and nutritious meal<\/strong>\u00a0that also takes into account the recognised health benefits guaranteed by the\u00a0combination of grains and pulses in a single meal<\/strong>. Our delicious hot or cold\u00a0Mixes for salads<\/strong>\u00a0(Bulgur and Quinoa<\/em>, and\u00a0Spelt mix with pumpkin seeds and Quinoa<\/em>,\u00a0Lentils and sesame seeds<\/em>) are a nutritional goldmine. Try our\u00a0Alternative Risottos<\/strong>, that can be prepared like risotto but without the rice (Grain<\/em>\u00a0Mix with pumpkin seeds, Grains and Peas with sesame seeds, Millet and Lentils with flaxseeds<\/em>), a soul food that is perfect for cold winter dinners. Moreover, our Mixes for soups are the ideal comfort food in this autumnal period (Grains and Pulses, Grains and Lentils\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Legumes and Millet<\/em>).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. \u201cCereali integrali e legumi: ecco il piatto completo per la salute\u201d, Fondazione Umberto Veronesi Magazine \u2013 Dott. Fabio Di Todaro biologo della nutrizione e membro dell\u2019Unione Giornalisti Italiani Scientifici,\u00a0Source\u00a0<\/em>fondazioneveronesi.it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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