Delicious and versatile, chickpeas are beneficial to our health for several reasons; Find out what they are
Chickpeas are often featured in vegan recipes and can also be used to make hamburgers, for example. However, even for those who do not follow a vegetarian diet, including this legume in their daily life, in healthy quantities, will only bring benefits, you see?
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“Chickpeas are a very complete and important food. The ideal is to consume a portion of them in one of the main meals of the day, at least three times a week”, explains the coordinator of the Nutrition course at UNINASSAU (Centre Universitário Maurício de Nassau Paulista), Fabiana Freire, highlighting how the legume is beneficial for us.
After all, food is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins A and E, potassium, tryptophan, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. «Chickpea also helps balance blood sugar, as it has iron and folate, preventing anemia. It also has tryptophan, which is an amino acid that helps a lot in the feeling of well-being and happiness», adds Fabiana.
According to her, chickpeas still have many other benefits, such as:
- Fight constipation
- Helps balance cholesterol
- Strengthen the immune system
- Promote muscle mass gain
- improve mood
- Maintain proper bowel function
- Strengthen bone health
- With regular consumption, it helps reduce the chance of developing cancer and helps in weight control
Ideas for using chickpeas
Because it has a delicate flavor and is very soft, many people like chickpeas even if they are simply put in salads. However, even so, it is interesting to know other lesser-known ideas on how to use the legume, so that you can vary it and not get bored.
Some dishes that can be prepared with chickpeas, for example, are pastas and soups, as well as salads of course. The legume can also be the basis for bread, cakes, hamburgers, pasta and pizza.
Source: Health updated
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