Are pulses counted as a serving of fruit and vegetables?
Yes they are! Pulses, which include beans and lentils, can be included in your 5 a day, however, they will only ever count as one serving, however much you eat. They are an excellent source of protein and contain starchy carbohydrates, which puts them in a different category to most other vegetables. Also, unless they are sprouted, pulses contain no Vitamin C, so it is important to include other fruit and vegetables in your daily diet.
