January 6, 2016 Rachel Meltzer 7 Days To Veg! Day 3: Embrace the International Year of Pulses January 6, 2016 Rachel Meltzer 2016, as proclaimed by the United Nations, is the International Year of Pulses. Get on board and you’ll be well on your way to a more plant-powered diet. So what, exactly are these precious pulses? Check out Day 3 of our 7 Days To Veg to learn more!