6. Roasted Chickpeas
Elkin admits that instead of crackers, chips, or pretzels, she likes to roast chickpeas in Thrive culinary algae oil. Half a cup of chickpeas provides 15 grams of protein which helps to hold her over until her next meal, and algae oil provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. She actually suggests to add roasted chickpeas to a salad in place of croutons for some extra crunch.
If you’re not convinced to add chickpeas to your diet, you should take into consideration that this type of legume contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber in particular, can lessen your total cholesterol and your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol., reducing your risk of heart disease. Plus, chickpeas have cancer-fighting compounds, such as lycopene, butyrate and saponins.
