Description
- As a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as improving digestion, aiding weight management and reducing the risk of several diseases.
- Additionally, chickpeas are high in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan diets.
- Pigeon pea is a good source of protein, dietary fiber, and various vitamins: thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese.
- 100g of mature raw pigeon peas also provide 114% (76% for pregnant women) of the daily requirement of folate.