Anna Bach Faig

#Pulses are a core food in dietary guidelines across Europe & beyond 🫘 From Denmark to Belgium, England to the Netherlands, beans, lentils & peas are recognised for their role in healthy, sustainable diets. This #WorldPulsesDay, let’s give pulses the visibility they deserve.

Pulses vs legumes: what’s the difference? 🌱 #Pulses are the edible dried seed that comes from plants in the legume family. According to the @FAO, there are 16 recognised pulse species. The most common include beans, chickpeas, dry peas & lentils.

🌾 #WholeGrains are part of the solution, not the problem. For most people without coeliac disease or specific intolerances, eating whole grains is linked to lower levels of #inflammation, in part by supporting beneficial gut bacteria. 🦠

#AlternativeProteins can provide valuable nutrients and often come with a lower environmental footprint 🌎💪 Eating a variety of protein sources as part of a balanced diet helps cover nutritional needs and supports both health and sustainability 🌱🥗

Today the UK’s junk food advertising restrictions come into force on TV and online. While this is an important step forward for children’s health, the scale of the obesity crisis demands greater action. We look forward to working with @GOVUK on next steps. #CancerPrevention

Entre 638 y 720 millones de personas padecían hambre en 2024. El Mapa del Hambre de la FAO presenta las últimas estimaciones sobre el hambre y la inseguridad alimentaria en cada país. fao.org/interactive/hu… #SOFI2025 #MapaDelHambre