7 Health Benefits of Chickpeas
5. Helps stabilize your blood sugar levels
The soluble fibers in chickpeas help keep your blood sugar in check. If you are resistant to insulin or have diabetes, chickpeas are good as they provide steady slow burning energy. The GI value of 28-32 also means that the carbs are broke down and digested easily. This also helps you lose weight easily and faster.
6. Good for your heart
Regular intake of chickpeas helps lower the LDL or the bad cholesterol in your body. High cholesterol can cause strokes and heart attacks and chickpeas are a natural way of lowering the bad cholesterol in your body. Chickpeas also contain high amount of folate and magnesium which are good for the eyes and increased blood flow.
7. Chickpeas contain phytochemicals which act as antioxidants
This lowers the risk of breast cancer, protects against osteoporosis as brings down hot flushes in menopausal women.
Chickpeas do not have a very strong flavor and this can be used to prepare any dish. Cooking it becomes easier if you soak it in water for a few hours before boiling it.
