Chickpea is a pulse cash crop. It belongs to Fabaceae family. In India it is known by many different names called Chana, Gram, kadale, harbara, kadalia, chole, buta and many other names.
Health Benefits of Chickpeas.
Chickpeas have been associated with a number of possible health benefits
1) Diabetes
Chickpeas are particularly high in fiber. Studies have shown that people with 1 type od diabaties who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels
2) Bone Health
The iron, phosphate, calcium manganese, zinc, and vitamin K in chickpeas all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength
3) Digestion and regularity
Because of their high fiber content, chickpeas help to prevent constipitation and promote regularity for a healthful digestive tract.
4) Weight management and satiety
Dietary fibers function as "bulking agents" in the digestive system. These compounds increase satiety (a feeling of fullness) and reduce appetite, making people feel fuller for longer and thereby lowering overall calorie intake.
5) Cholesterol
Research shows that including chickpeas in the diet lowers the amount of low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol, in the blood
6) Inflammation
The choline in chickpeas helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflamation
Korantak Chickpeas are produced using ZBNF method.
About ZBNF:
ZBNF are set of natural farming methods. It is a farming practice that believes in natural growth of crops without adding any fertilizers and pesticides or any other foriegn elements.It is different from organic farming.