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The chick-peas contain a lot of nutrients such as the magnesium, whose properties protect us against the cardiovascular diseases and the stress.

The chick-peas are a part of the cuisine in the majority of the countries standing out the Arabic dish Humus.

They are extremely energetic, nutritious and balanced apart from having medicinal purposes.
For their high contents in vitamins, proteins and minerals, emphasizing the iron which almost trebles that one from meat, are very energetic, nourishing and balanced.

Besides, they have numerous medicinal properties, not known yet in spite of being within reach of all our pockets. Their fibers , folates and magnesium among other elements make this food ideal to reduce the so- called bad cholesterol. 

It is used in order to benefit the guts, for the diabetes, anemia, and problems of the colon, hypertension, being an anti-carcinogenic, a diuretic and restorative

Their Compounds

They are rich in proteins, in starch and in lipids (more than other vegetables) especially in oleic and linoleic acids, which are unsaturated and lacking of cholesterol. In the same way the chick-pea is a good contribution of fiber and calories. Though it is true that the proteins it contributes with are lower than other vegetables, as the soybean, the lentils or the beans, but superior than the meat and the eggs, considering themselves being complete proteins. The vitamins of the chick-peas are variable, though the very abundant ones are those of the group B. The foliates are very abundant in the chick-peas, these are involved in the good operation of the nervous system and they also reduce the risk of heart attacks. The minerals of the chick-peas are also very diverse, highlighting the iron, which almost triples that one from the meat, the phosphorus, the potassium, the magnesium, the calcium and the zinc.
We have dry Chick-peas dipped preserved of 250 gr.

Nutritional Information of the chick-pea (for 100 gr. Raw)
* 244 Calories.
* 19 gr. of Proteins.
* 50 gr. of Carbohydrates.
* 11 gr. of Fiber.
* 160 mg. of Calcium.
* 1.000 mg. of Potassium.
* 2 gr. of healthy fats.
* 6 mg. of Iron.
* 3 mg. of Zinc.
* Vitamins (B1, B2, B6, C) and Magnesium.

Medicinal characteristics
For its high percentage in fibers, it helps to relieve the constipation. It contains magnesium, which protects the body against cardiovascular diseases and the stress, apart from reducing the bad cholesterol. It is ideal for the pregnant women, because of its richness in proteins, iron, folates and other minerals.

Diabetes
The chick-peas contribute complex carbohydrates turning into a slower absorption. And they produce a gradual assimilation of the glucose. This avoids the imbalance of the levels of sugar in the blood and generates a constant energy. This is why, it is considered to be an ideal food for the diabetics. They contribute a great quantity of proteins but at the same time they are very poor in saturated fats helping to regulate the cholesterol. In addition to this, it contains remarkable quantities of fiber, which improves the intestinal transit and makes  the absorption of the carbohydrates be  even slower.

Energetic
The chick-peas have   many minerals, especially phosphorus, iron and magnesium. They are especially rich in vitamins B1, B6 and folic acid being a suitable food for all kind of people, but in some cases its consumption becomes more suitable.  They are easily adapted for people under conditions of debility, children, teenagers and those who train themselves, such as the sportsmen. For its high content in potassium and the scanty presence of sodium, the chick-pea contributes the diuresis or excretion of the urine. This is beneficial in cases of arterial hypertension, renal litiasis and when one wants to eliminate an excess of uric acid. Due to its great content in magnesium, phosphorus and vitamins of the group B, which are needed for the nervous and muscular system, the chick-pea is adapted to confront situations of psychophysical tension and stress.