Chick Pea

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Also known as:  Ceci Bean;  Chickpea;  Egyptian Pea;  Garbanzo Bean;  Garbanzo;  Gram

 

Description

The Chick Pea is a species of Legume native to the Mediterranean.

 

Botanical Name

 Cicer arietinum

 The Chick Pea is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.

 

 

 

Health Benefits of Chick Peas

Metabolism

 Chick Peas may lower total serum Cholesterol levels.  [1]

 Chick Peas may lower Low Density Lipoproteins levels.  [2]

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