Turkish chickpeas

Chickpeas are small beans of brown-green color, in shape resembling an owl or sheep head (hence the name). They have a fairly large measurement in comparison with ordinary peas - from 0.5 to 1.5 cm in diameter. The surface of the chickpeas is rough.


Turkish pea sprouts contain high-quality proteins and fats, fiber, a large amount of calcium, and also magnetium, potassium, vitamins A and C. They have a low calorie content and surpass other legumes in the number of the main essential acids - methionine and tryptophan. Modern scientists have found that people have always appreciated this type of beans.


Useful properties of chickpeas are caused by a large amount of minerals, vitamins and other substances. Beans contain proteins, fats, fiber, vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B3, B5, biotin, B6, B9), vitamin P, A, E and C. There are very few calories (120 calories per 100 g) in the chickpeas, it is a record holder among other cultures for the content of an amino acid - methionine, which is necessary for the synthesis of choline, adrenaline and cysteine. Methionine normalizes the level of cholesterol, prevents obesity of the liver and improves its working capacity, acts as an antidepressant.


Regular consumption of lamb peas strengthens the cardiovascular system, improves digestion, normalizes the level of sugar. Also chickpeas cures and prevents the development of skin diseases, improves potency, vision, is an excellent tool for the prevention of cataracts and glaucoma. Due to the high content of iron, ram peas are especially useful for women. Iron mineral salts are consumed in large quantities during pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstruation. Chickpeas prevent and treat female anemia, stimulate the production of hemoglobin.

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