Chickpeas Nutrition – A Powerhouse of Goodness

Chickpeas are a nutrition powerhouse.

So I knew that Chickpeas were good for you, a great source of protein, good fats and high in fibre

On closer inspection of this humble legume, I am hugely impressed by its nutrition credentials

And I resolve to include them at least once a week in my diet.

Here are just some of health benefits of Chickpeas Nutrition  –

• Source of Protein, Carbs and fibre
• Packed with essential Vitamins and Minerals
• Can lower Blood Pressure
• May lower Cholesterol
• Reduce the risks of Heart Disease
• Good for digestive health
• Can help with Weight Management
• Can help with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes management
• Vegan and Gluten-free

Because Chickpeas are high in fibre, they help with good digestive health and promote regular bowel movements

I know we don’t like to speak of numbers 2’s but what comes out, how it comes out and how regularly it comes out is an excellent indication of what’s going on inside but that’s for another time

Good digestive health can reduce the risks of colorectal cancer. A high fibre diet for those with both T1 and T2 Diabetes has been shown to lower blood glucose, lipid and insulin levels

Packed with vitamins and minerals they are a powerhouse of goodness helping with and reducing symptoms and risks in –

• Cholesterol-Lowering the LDL (bad) Cholesterol in the blood lowering the risks of heart disease
• Inflammation-Choline helps reduce chronic inflammation
• Blood Pressure- Potassium
• Heart Health-Potassium, Vit-C and B-Vits all contribute to good heart health
• Bone Health-Iron, Phosphate, Zinc, Vit-K, Magnesium, Calcium and Manganese all help maintain and build both bone strength and the structure of the bones reducing the risks of brittle bones and Osteoporosis

These are just a few bullet points of the nutrition health benefits of this versatile food

For ease of use go with canned rather than dried ( you have to rehydrate usually overnight)

Toss them in salads, whizz up with some Garlic, lemon juice and olive oil for a quick hummus dip

Or make into burgers or falafel for a meat-free alternative……..the possibilities are endless

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