Madhoor Chickpea Pea- 500g

Chickpeas are high in dietary fiber, especially a soluble fiber called raffinose. The good bacteria in your gut breaks this down so your colon can digest it slowly. Studies have found that eating more chickpeas can help make bowel movements easier and more regular. They can help lower cholesterol.

Chickpeas contain iron and magnesium, all necessary minerals that promote healthy and strong bone structure. Therefore, incorporating them into your daily diet is an excellent way of preventing osteoporosis. First, however, make sure to get rid of its phytates by soaking them beforehand. Phytates may prevent your body from absorbing the  present in chickpeas.

Consuming chickpeas can help increase your potassium levels. Chickpeas are naturally high in this mineral. You should add chickpeas to your diet to meet your daily potassium requirements. A cup of chickpeas (200g) has 1,750 mg of potassium. Studies have shown that potassium is helpful in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure. Adults should consume 4,700 mg of potassium every day