Bella Adams
Chickpeas, an exotic product for most people in our country, can be found on the shelves of our stores more and more often. It has excellent taste and helps to maintain and improve health, as it is very beneficial for the human body. Chickpeas are widely used in vegetarian cuisine and are also often included in the diet of people who follow the rules of healthy eating.
Compared to other legumes, the benefits of chickpeas are very great. This is due to the rather diverse chemical composition of the product. Thus, 100 g of the product contains:
- 20 g of protein.
- 3 grams of fat.
- 17 grams of carbohydrates.
The calorie content of chickpeas is quite high – 309 kcal per 100 g. There are not many vitamins in chickpeas, we can only talk about groups A, B, and PP. But these legumes are extremely rich in macro and microelements. In addition to the standard calcium, magnesium, and iron, it is worth mentioning zinc, iodine, copper, selenium, molybdenum, cobalt, silicon, titanium, and a number of other substances.
Useful properties of chickpeas
This unique combination of elements makes chickpeas a natural remedy for many diseases.
Chickpeas act as a mild diuretic. It rids the body of excess moisture, and cleanses the kidneys and bladder, preventing the formation of stones. In addition, along with the excreted liquid, chickpeas remove other wastes, cholesterol, and bile.
Chickpeas will be extremely useful for the female body. A large amount of iron and many other elements will have a beneficial effect on periods such as menstruation, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. However, you need to be careful with the dosage in the latter cases. It must be remembered that the child’s unformed digestive system may not accept this product, which will negatively affect the baby’s condition.
It is worth mentioning the benefits of chickpeas for the digestive system of an adult. Eating chickpeas is an excellent prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, helps to eliminate toxins from the body, prevents the formation of harmful bacteria, and normalizes the intestinal microflora. It also reduces the risk of constipation and malignant tumors, particularly in the colon.
Chickpeas also have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Chickpeas can reduce the possibility of not only strokes and heart attacks but also cataracts and other diseases of this component of the body.
It helps to lower blood sugar levels, so it is recommended for people with diabetes. It has a positive effect on the nervous system and is useful in cases of stress and depression.
Contraindications to the use of chickpeas
Elderly people, children, and those with a weak digestive system should be very careful when eating chickpeas.
Those who have bladder ulcers should not be fond of chickpeas.
Individual intolerance may also be a factor that warns against the use of this product.
In general, chickpeas cannot cause too much harm to the stomach. However, like any legume, the plant has its own specifics. For example, excessive consumption of chickpeas can provoke increased gas formation in the intestines, which will cause inconvenience not only to the person who ate the chickpeas but also to others ;). To avoid this, chickpeas should be eaten with herbs, such as parsley, dill, or cilantro.
Storage and selection of chickpeas
Chickpeas should be whole, round, and smooth, of the same size. Store the fruit in a dark and dry and cool place. It is worth keeping the temperature between 0 and 5 0C. Then the shelf life can reach one year.
