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Science Daily, chickpeas can help reduce
bad cholesterol, and, therefore, your risk
of cardiovascular disease. One cup is
considered one serving of chickpeas.

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rice, which spikes your blood sugar and
leaves you feeling hungry sooner. Brown
rice has a lot of fiber, which can reduce
your risk of heart disease. Brown rice also
has a lot of magnesium, which, much like
fibre, makes you less vulnerable to heart
disease. If you want rice to be a regular
part of your diet, brown rice will make that Benefit: High protein content
choice healthier than picking white, as long Chicken is one of the most popular types
as you eat it as part of a well-balanced diet. of meat, eaten all over the world in a wide
variety of dishes. Not only is it widely
47. Beans & Dal available at grocery stores and butcher
shops, but it’s also really healthy and high
in protein. The healthiest cut of chicken is
the breast meat, which has the highest ratio
of protein to fat. And while the skin gets a
bad rap as being fatty, it’s actually high in
collagen which helps fight skin aging from
the inside out, while contributing to the
muscle growth you get from eating a high
protein diet and hitting the gym.
Benefit: Can improve digestion and bone
health, can reduce bad cholesterol 49. Eggs
Tarka Dal, also known as Dal Tadka or
Dal Fry, is an Indian dish made from split
chickpeas and a blend of savory spices.
The spices are infused with oil, and the
oil is drizzled over the ‘dal’ chickpeas.
This flavorful, tasty dish has a lot of
fiber, especially raffinose, a soluble fiber.
Chickpeas can help with digestion, and
they also can help with bone strength, as Benefit: Promotes better concentration and
they have fibre, magnesium, calcium, and memory
other bone-related nutrients. According to Following an anti-cholesterol smear

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