Chickpeas more effective than black beans at lowering cholesterol, research finds
Chickpeas Linked to Lower Cholesterol Levels New research suggests that a common pantry item might help in reducing cholesterol levels. A study by the Illinois Institute of Technology revealed that chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, can have a positive effect on cholesterol. Participants who included chickpeas in their daily diet for 12 weeks experienced […]
Just one changed my middle-class perspective completely: tasting and rating tinned and jarred chickpeas
I decided to skip the script and take a closer look at Jarrred’s chickpeas, separating out the canned ones. They aren’t quite the same, and you can definitely see that reflected in the price. But, I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by some fantastic options in the canned category. Instead of sticking with my […]
Truck hauling chickpeas bursts into flames in Death Valley National Park
A truck carrying 44,000 pounds of chickpeas burst into flames while driving through California's Death Valley National Park last month, park officials said Friday. According to the National Park Service, the truck was traveling down Daylight Pass and Mud Canyon Road, which are closed to commercial trucks, around 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 21 when its […]