The bite-size power food that helps fight cancer

To be honest, chickpeas all by themselves aren’t the most flavorful food. However, toss them with some olive oil, roast them with garlic, put them in a salad, sauté them or mash them into hummus and they become something entirely different—and delicious! One excellent way to try them is in this chickpea and feta salad recipe from source4women.com

Chickpeas are high in protein so they are a great alternative to meat. They are rich in fiber and contain minerals such as folic acid, zinc, and magnesium. In fact, they tend to be higher in folic acid than other beans, and folic acid aids the body’s daily cell production. Chickpeas also contain molybdenum, a sulfite-detoxifying trace mineral that helps increase energy and promote nerve health.

All beans, including chickpeas, have been linked to health benefits. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, beans may help protect against cancer because they contain lignans and saponins, resistant starch (which seems to protect colon cells), and antioxidants.

And remember, chickpeas are tasty and filling too. Get a serving in today! Check out the chickpea and feta salad recipe and other healthy recipes at source4women.com.