Chickpeas

Chickpeas, often known as garbanzo beans, are high-fiber, high-protein beans. Chickpeas have been shown in numerous scientific studies to have a number of health benefits.

When compared to other high-carb foods, chickpeas are especially beneficial for reducing post-meal blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity. In a small study, having a low-sugar snack with hummus led to a 5% reduction in afternoon blood sugar levels when compared to eating high-sugar granola bars. Eating chickpeas and other legumes, which are high in fiber and other plant compounds, may help improve gut bacteria composition. In mice, eating a chickpea-supplemented diet altered the structure of the gut microbiota in a way that promoted its health-promoting properties and strengthened the gut barrier, according to research. Chickpeas may also help protect against gut-related diseases, according to these results.