Belonging to the family of Leguminosae, i this they are grown in different areas of Italy. Among these it is possible to include first of all Tuscany and Lazio. Versatile in the kitchen and highly appreciated as ingredients of various preparations, they are characterized by benefits that are important to know.
Rich in water, as evidenced by the Humanitas experts are considered an excellent source of fibre. Just to give a few numbers, let’s remember that in a pound of this we can find about 5.8 grams of these nutrients. Going further into detail, we remind you that it is mainly water insoluble fiber.
Commercially available all year round, i this, rich in vegetable proteins, are sources of B vitamins, the intake of which is very good for the metabolism. Deepening their nutritional profile means, inevitably, mentioning the presence of saponins which, as always specified by the Humanitas experts, exert a positive influence on the reduction of cholesterol and triglycerides (with concrete benefits for heart health).
To contribute to cardiovascular well-being the fatty acid content also takes care of it omega-3, especially linoleic acid! We could go on and on to list the reasons why chickpeas are good for your health.
Among them, we find the content of precious minerals for well-being, such as magnesium, crucial for metabolic control, and phosphorus, very important for transforming the food we eat every day into energy.
Chickpeas are also characterized by the presence of calcium, a basic mineral for the health of bones and teeth. Not to be forgotten is also the potassium content, which makes us return to the benefits for the heart health. This mineral, in fact, is essential for blood pressure regularity and to prevent a problem, hypertension, considered one of the major risk factors for the cardiovascular system.
As for the contraindications, remember that allergy is among the main ones. In any case, it is advisable not to exceed the quantities of chickpeas. By virtue of the aforementioned presence of fibers, the risk, in case of too high doses, is that of having to deal with intestinal discomfort. We conclude by pointing out that before introducing them in the diet it is the case of ask your doctor for advice.
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