Benefits of Chickpeas

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are highly nutritious legumes providing a high source of protein along with zinc, fibre, omega 3’s, folate, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorous, potassium, polyphenols, vitamin A and vitamin C.

Chickpeas should be well rinsed and cooked before consumption.

Their low Glycaemic index makes them an ideal choice for diabetics, regulating sugar absorption, and they are also excellent for reducing high cholesterol.

Chickpeas are beneficial to heart health, reducing inflammation and the risk of arteriosclerosis. They improve digestion by balancing gut microbiomes and preventing growth of harmful bacteria and the risk of cancers in the gut and colon.

Chickpeas promote the production of butyrate, a fatty acid that may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

Traditional medicinal uses for chick peas are for diabetes, blood sugar regulation, decalcifying of the arteries, skin health, bone health, osteoporosis, arthritis, collagen production, blood pressure regulation, cholesterol balancing, weight loss, energy, hair and scalp health, reducing the signs of aging, wrinkles, lightening of skin pigmentation, soothing of sensitive skin, pregnancy, lowering of bowel cancer risk, fatigue. anaemia, immune health, menopause, hot flushes,

Despite chickpeas being high in nutrition, they contain a substance called purine that may cause gas, digestive upsets, kidney issues, stones or gout in some people when eaten in large amounts, due to its conversion into uric acid when broken down in the body.

Yet another interesting medicinal herb. Try adding some hummus to your diet?

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