Nutriciologist named a healthy product that can replace both meat and unhealthy sweets

Nutriciologist named a healthy product that can replace both meat and unhealthy sweets

In the material you will find recipes for protein meals.

nutritionist

“Chickpeas are native to the Middle East and have been used since long before Christ. In ancient times, it was eaten fried with cheese and olive oil. Now this culture is still grown and used in nutrition in different countries around the world.”

Benefits of chickpeas

Chickpeas are rich in protein, fat, fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc, vitamins B, A, C.

100 g of cooked chickpeas contains:

• 129 kcal;
• 8.9 g protein;
• 1.9 g fat;
• 18.3 g of carbohydrates.

Chickpeas are low in calories and are the leader in the amount of essential amino acids. Peas contain Omega-3 and 6, vitamin E and have a positive effect on skin, hair and nails. And antioxidants in its composition help to preserve youth and beauty.

Turkish peas have many benefits for the body:

• promotes the reduction of excess weight and muscle growth;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• prevents anemia;
• repairs damaged body tissues;
• helps with intestinal function;
• reduces the risk of diabetes;
• prevents the development of atherosclerosis (a disease affecting arterial vessels).

Chickpeas have a positive effect on digestion due to their high fiber content. Two-thirds of the dietary fiber of the product is insoluble, which helps to improve intestinal peristalsis and support a healthy intestinal environment.

Turkish peas are also suitable for those who are watching their figure. Studies show that the product promotes the consumption of fewer calories per day, reducing appetite and the likelihood of snacking between meals.

What to cook with chickpeas

In the world there is a large number of dishes that include chickpeas. From this ingredient, flour, cookies, porridge and even sweets are prepared. The most famous dish is hummus. It is sold in any store, and you can prepare it yourself at home.

Hummus recipe

Ingredients

• Dry chickpeas – 300 g;
• garlic – 3 cloves
• zira (cumin) – 0.5 tsp;
• sesame seeds – 80 g;
• curry and salt to taste;
• olive oil – 3 tbsp. tbsp;
• lemon juice – 2 tbsp.

Preparation:

1. Soak the chickpeas for six to eight hours.
2. Boil for two hours.
3. Grind, add zira, ground garlic, curry, olive oil.
4. Stew for five minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add lemon juice.

Dessert from chickpeas and dried fruits

If you can not imagine your life without sweets and at the same time watch your health, you can prepare a dessert from chickpeas.

Ingredients:

• Chickpeas (dry) – 200 g;
• apricots – 8 pcs;
• dried figs – 8 pieces;
• sesame seeds – 3 tbsp;
• any fruit juice – 1 tbsp;
• honey – 1 tbsp;
• cocoa powder – 3 tablespoons;
• cinnamon to taste.

Preparation:

1. Soak chickpeas overnight in water and then boil them.
2. Soak the dried fruits in any juice.
3. Grind the ingredients with a blender, add honey and mix thoroughly.
4. Form balls and roll them in a mixture of cocoa and cinnamon, mixed nuts or sesame seeds.
5. Dessert is ready!