Those who’ve gone nuts for nuts and often eat all sorts of them, will do well to add the Arrowhead Mills organic Garbanzo beans to their daily snack assortment! Garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) are a tasty fiber-rich snack that is great to munch on just as it is, or can be a fantastic ingredient in soups, sauces, salads, Mediterranean falafel, delicious dips (like homemade hummus) and many other recipes. Besides dietary fiber, garbanzo beans are also a very decent protein source, as each 200gr serving contains about 38.6gr of plant-based vegan protein. They’re also loaded with folic acid (vitamin B9) and have choline and vitamin K present in them. Chickpea is also a mineral-rich type of nut, as it’s filled with potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, as well as some manganese, selenium, zinc and iron. Heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are found in garbanzo beans too. Per serving size of 200gr garbanzos contains around 202mg omega-3 and 5186mg omega-6 fat. It’s also worth mentioning that the same amount of chickpeas has 70mg phytosterols which help lower the bad cholesterol (LDL). Garbanzos can reduce the risk of a heart attack not only because of the phytonutrients, but also thanks to the folate and magnesium. Folate decreases the levels of the amino acid, homocysteine and strengthens the blood vessels. Owing to the high soluble and insoluble fiber content, the chickpea can assist in losing excessive weight and helps prevent digestive disorders. The fact that organic garbanzo beans have a low glycemic index (value of 28 – 32) and contain soluble fiber, makes them a healthy superfood that controls blood sugar and supplies the body with stable slow burning energy, which is good news for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia or insulin resistance. Another valuable health benefit of chickpeas is their anti-osteoporosis and anti-breast cancer properties, owing to the phytochemicals called saponins.