Chickpeas Linked to Weight Management and Healthy Aging, New Research Suggests
PARIS โค- A growing body of research points to chickpeas as aโค powerful dietary ally for those seeking to manage weight โขand promote healthy aging, accordingโฃ to experts and recent studies.Teh humble legume, rich in fiber and vegetable protein,โ is gaining โฃrecognition as a “superfood” with scientifically-backed benefits.
Dr. Olivier Courtin-clarins, director of โthe Clarins group andโฃ author of Stunning on my plates, โคhighlights six studies โฃdemonstrating โขthe positive โimpact of incorporating pulses, like chickpeas, into one’sโฃ diet. These studies indicateโค that increasing pulse consumption can lead to modest weight reduction โ without restricting overall caloric โคintake. This effect is attributed to the high fiber and protein content, which promotes feelings of fullness andโ aids in weight โฃloss.
According to Dr. Courtin-Clarins, “Incorporating โpulses into the โฃdiet allows you to โขslightly reduce weight โwithout restricting โcaloric intake.”โค furthermore, a โฃstudy spanning over a decade revealed that individuals with the highest fiber intake wereโ twice as likely to exhibit better aging outcomes comparedโฃ to those consuming less fiber.
Chickpeas โareโค versatile โขin the kitchen,easily incorporated into salads,hummus,purees,stews,or even enjoyed grilled. They are also a sourceโข of vitamins B2 and B6,and possess potent antioxidant โคproperties,providingโ sustainedโ energyโค without contributing โto weight gain. โ
Though, โฃindividuals with sensitive digestive systems should โconsume chickpeasโข in moderation, as they can potentially cause flatulence or digestive discomfort.
