Chickpeas are indeed very good for you, not least because two to three tablespoons equate to one portion of the daily recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables. Chickpeas also contain phytoestrogens which are weak plant versions of real oestrogen. There\u2019s evidence that these may modulate the body\u2019s own production of the hormone in a way that could lower the risk of breast cancer, protect against osteoporosis and minimise hot flushes in post-menopausal women. Other ways you could consider using chickpeas are in salads, (they are particularly good with tuna and sweetcorn), toasted as a snack (stir fry them in some olive oil until golden) or as the basis of a spicy Indian dahl. Tinned chickpeas are fine, but fresh boiled ones are slightly higher in vitamins and minerals. Both are equally good sources of fibre, including soluble fibre which can help to lower cholesterol. Product Origin: India.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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