A nutritionist advised people who want to lose weight to include chickpeas in their diet

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Nutritionist Sidney Lappe told , that chickpeas are a very useful product for weight loss. According to the expert, it contains vitamins of group B, as well as minerals.

One serving of chickpeas contains approximately 10 g of fiber, which has a positive effect on the regulation of blood sugar. It can suppress hunger, helping to control weight.

The nutritionist claims that chickpeas are enriched with soluble fiber, which promotes the development of healthy intestinal bacteria. At the moment, the relationship between the intestinal microbiome and a low risk of unhealthy eating habits, as well as the deposition of fat on the abdomen, is not fully understood.

If you include in the diet foods that include vegetable protein, in particular chickpeas, quinoa, soy, you can get a feeling of satiety much faster and prevent cravings for high-calorie foods.

Nutritionist Lappe suggests using hummus as a sauce for snacks. The doctor said that when using it for a long period of time, a person does not have the desire to have a snack. This is explained by the presence of amylose in starch.

The body is able to digest it slowly, for this reason the feeling of satiety is present for a long time. It can be beneficial for people suffering from diabetes. Amylose helps prevent spikes in blood glucose levels.