Chickpeas are a healthy and tasty product from which both main dishes and side dishes are prepared. For example, hummus and falafel are made from chickpeas. In the article, we will tell you how chickpeas are useful for human health.
Source of vegetable protein
Chickpeas are rich in protein and are suitable as a substitute for animal products for vegans and vegetarians.
Dietary fiber
Chickpeas help to improve digestion, bowel function and prolong the feeling of satiety after eating.
Iron
Chickpeas contain both iron and vitamin C.
Chickpeas can also replace meat and seafood in terms of iron content.
Benefits for heart health
In addition to iron, fiber, protein, chickpeas are rich in vitamins and minerals that positively affect heart health. These are magnesium, potassium and selenium.
Potassium lowers blood pressure.
In addition, chickpeas contain B-group vitamins, which are necessary for a full-fledged metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system.
How to add chickpeas to your diet
We can add boiled or canned chickpeas to soup, salad. Use chickpeas as a side dish for your main course.
Deep-fried chickpeas are a great snack.
Before cooking, you need to soak the chickpeas.
Soaking time is 8-10 hours. But some sources recommend soaking chickpeas no more than 4 hours, since it is believed that longer soaking leads to the fact that the peas begin to prepare for germination, and it takes longer to boil such peas.
