Chickpeas are low in fat, high in nutrition, anti-cancer, blood pressure control

Chickpeas are low in fat, high in nutrition, anti-cancer, blood pressure control

The United States and Japan have blown up the hummus in recent years, and the consumer opportunities in the United States are as high as $250 million. This kind of traditional food, which is quite common in the Middle East and Indian families, causes the trend of other countries. 




The main reason is that the chickpea has high nutritional value, low lipid content and mostly omega-3 unsaturated fatty acid, which is very effective as a diet food. Local celebrities in New York, including Lady Gaga, Natalie Boman, and Anheuser, rely on eating hummus to maintain a slim body. 

What is a chickpea? 

Chickpeas are snow lotus seeds! The chickpea, which is relatively unfamiliar to Taiwanese, is also called "Snow Lotus". Although the name and appearance are similar to those of lotus seeds, the dietary fiber, minerals, protein and lipid content are higher than those of lotus seeds. 

Chickpeas are cheaper, so they are easier to obtain in supermarkets and traditional markets. They can also be identified by color and shape when buying: lotus seeds are white and round in shape, and chickpeas are yellower and shaped like a bird's beak. 

Chickpeas have low calorie and fat content 

The chickpeas are mainly due to dietary fiber and soy isoflavones. It is close to soy beans, and its calories and lipids are lower than that of soybeans. In addition, it is rich in sesamin, which makes it a healthy recruit for weight loss, blood pressure reduction and longevity. 

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