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beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood: Pear, blue cheese and walnut...

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Pear, blue cheese and walnut salad with a maple syrup vinaigrette…RECIPE

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emigetsfit: lentil and arugula salad

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emigetsfit:

lentil and arugula salad

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momsfitjourney: Healthy substitutions!!

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Healthy substitutions!!

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tuzubibericom: Tahini And Carrot Soup with Chickpeas

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Tahini And Carrot Soup with Chickpeas

alittledisordered: Relevant. Health Benefits of...

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alittledisordered:

Relevant.

Health Benefits of Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans

Regulates Cholesterol. Having elevated cholesterol levels significantly increases your risk of suffering from a stroke or heart attack. Eating soluble-rich foods like chickpeas and oatmeal can reduce your cholesterol levels naturally.

Aids Weight Loss. Including fiber-rich foods in your diet plan can make weight loss more effective. Fiber distends your stomach, making you feel satiated for longer periods. If you eat legumes like chickpeas regularly you can expect more robust weight loss than you’d get from simply cutting calories.

Promotes Intestinal Health. Fiber-rich foods like chickpeas help promote a healthy intestine. The fiber in chickpeas lessens the strain on your intestine, reducing the risk of painful diverticulitis disease and constipation.

Diabetes Prevention. People who eat legumes are less likely to become type 2 diabetic, according to a study published in the January “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” reports. The paper reports on a study which found that women who ate legumes like chickpeas were 40% less likely to get type 2 diabetes than women that who didn’t eat legumes. The authors note that the carbohydrates in legumes are digested slowly, reducing the blood sugar peaks and valleys that can contribute to insulin resistance and diabetes.

Benefits Hormones. Chickpeas contain phytoestrogens, which are weak plant versions of real oestrogen. There’s evidence that these may modulate the body’s own production of the hormone in a way that could lower the risk of breast cancer, protect against osteoporosis and minimise hot flushes in post-menopausal women.

Nutrient Dense. Chickpeas are an excellent source of the essential trace element molybdenum. They are a very good source of fiber, folic acid, and manganese. They are an important source of macro nutrients, good source of protein, containing almost twice the amount of protein compared to cereal grains, as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, and zinc.