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Health Series #15. CHICKPEAS

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

#15. Chickpeas



Chickpeas, also called 1. ___________________ beans, which are an excellent source of protein, which may aid 2. _______________ management and boost  3.____________ health that is critical especially for women in the menopausal phase. This legume is a great choice for people who don’t eat animal products. Chickpeas have a low 4. _________  that supports healthy blood sugar management.

Chickpeas may help prevent some chronic illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, these legumes are rich in several nutrients that may support 5. _____________ health, including choline, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. In this respect, eating chickpeas may help prevent dementia in the long run.

If you’re not getting enough of 6. _______________, your body’s ability to produce healthy red blood cells may be impaired. In turn, this may lead to a condition characterized by symptoms like weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Chickpeas are a good source of 7. ___________ and may help safeguard against the above symptoms.

 

Answer Keys

    1.   Garbanzo  

    2.   weight

    3.   bone

    4.   GI

    5.   brain

    6.   Iron

    7.   Iron

 

**source from healthline.com

 

 


Acrostic poem using CHICKPEA by Jean J. Lee

 

Candescent game-changer in your bowl

Hearty meal starts with these legumes in your salad

Ideal as your daily energy fix

Celebrate your health with these protein-packed beans

Keen mind and eyes with these gemstone beans in your plate

Playful cooking is possible

Easy-going life style filled with healthy snack

All you need is a bunch of tiny, yellow peas with cute birdie beak

 

 

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