Chickpeas Are a Powerhouse of Nutrition with Amazing Health Benefits

Chickpeas are very tasty with a slight creamy flavour, and can be used in many ways

There are also many health benefits too.

This is how I sometimes eat chickpeas

1. Homemade hummus is one of my favourite ways of using chickpeas.

I just use some chickpeas in a bowl or jug, add a teaspoon of lemon juice, one teaspoon of olive oil and blend until smooth, you can add salt or pepper if you like.

By the way I use a 400 gram can of chickpeas, drained and well rinsed.

2. Include into curry. I chop some cooked vegetables, cook 2oz rice (dry weight) put the vegetables in a bowl, add 1 desert spoon of mango chutney and same of soy sauce.

Add 2 teaspoons of curry powder of your choice. Add a handful of chickpeas. Mix in bowl, you can add water if you prefer.

Leave mixture for a while, then arrange the rice on a plate, place mixture on top, cover with a microwave proof lid and heat in microwave for 2 ½ minutes.

3. Using a wok, I often buy a packet of stir fry from the store, add a handful of chickpeas and cook it in the wok until soft. While the stir fry is cooking I have a jacket potato cooking in the microwave.

I place the potato on a heated plate, and then place the stir fry on top. I usually sprinkle soy sauce over the top.

Here are some of the health benefits of eating chickpeas

1. Vegetable protein, chickpeas are a very good source of protein, which helps to build our muscles.

This source of protein is very useful for vegans and vegetarians, who find it hard to get protein into their diet,

2. Fibre is very good for us, because it helps our digestion and eases our bowel movements.

So, if you happen to suffer from constipation, eat more fibre such as chickpeas.

3. Aids diabetes, chickpeas can help to stabilise blood sugar levels.

This will help anyone with diabetes to improve their life and symptoms.

4. Healthy heart, your heart will certainly be happy if you eat chickpeas on a regular basis. Chickpeas also contain ant oxidants, which can prevent disease. Other benefits are reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Summary I am sure you will benefit in many ways, when including chickpeas into your diet.

They are good for general health and taste good too.

Thanks for reading

Ronners

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