Israel Romero / Sunday, June 6, 2021 / Categories: Blog Chickpeas: more than just a legume Chickpeas are a legume consumed practically worldwide that, in addition to being very nutritious, have incredible properties. They are the seed of the herbaceous plant (Cicer arietinum) native to the East, and were cultivated in antiquity by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The Latin name "cicer" comes from the Greek kikis and means strength, energy, and vigor, referring to its energizing properties, while the term "arietinum" refers to the shape of the seed, similar to a ram's head. What are their properties? How many calories do chickpeas have? What are their properties? Chickpeas are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, and contain phosphorus, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Help prevent diabetes: consuming them helps control blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of developing diabetes. They contain a large amount of soluble fiber that helps regulate blood sugar levels and optimizes digestion. Aid in weight loss: and by this I don't mean that simply eating chickpeas will make you lose weight. What is true is that they are filling due to their high fiber content, which helps you eat less. Improve digestion: the high fiber content promotes better intestinal health, helping to prevent cramps, bloating, and constipation. Good for the heart: chickpeas help reduce the concentration of LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) in the blood, which also helps prevent atherosclerosis and heart attacks. They are a good diuretic: helping to eliminate excess salts from the body. Beneficial for people with hypertension: thanks to their potassium content, they improve circulation, regulate blood pressure, and are especially recommended for those who suffer from high blood pressure. Help strengthen our immune system: chickpeas contain zinc, an essential element for reinforcing the immune system and for metabolizing proteins. Good during pregnancy: chickpeas contain folate, a B-group vitamin closely related to fetal development. Low folate levels are closely associated with neural tube defects and other birth complications. How many calories do chickpeas have? Chickpeas are a nutritious food with an average calorie content: 100 grams of cooked chickpeas (dried chickpeas boiled in distilled water without adding salt) provide about 120 calories. They are a very healthy food, like the milky chickpea La Despensa D´Lujo, a very tender Galician chickpea and one of the most appreciated by gourmets. Have you tried it yet? You can find it, of course, at MadeinSpain Store. Saffron, the Flower of Good and Evil Corpinnat: Gourmet Sparkling Wines Print 3 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.