Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a food rich in fiber and can be easily added to many dishes such as salads, stir-fried or cereals. Thanks to its high fiber and protein content, the digestion of carbohydrates in chickpeas is slower, helping to control blood sugar levels by slowly and steadily increasing blood sugar.
Chia seeds
Just one tablespoon of chia seeds provides about 70 calories, 2 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat and nearly 5 grams of fiber. Thanks to its rich nutritional composition, chia seeds help add fiber, protein and healthy fats to your daily meals.
You can easily combine chia seeds in many dishes such as oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, grilled banh mi, smoothies or salads to enhance the flavor.
Japanese soybeans
Japanese soybeans (edamame) are a food rich in protein and fiber, very suitable to add to a healthy diet. Just one cup of peeled edamame provides about 188 calories, 18 grams of protein, 13 grams of carbohydrates and 8 grams of fiber.
You can add Japanese soybeans to salads to increase vegetable protein. More simply, boil beans for 5 minutes, drain, sprinkle with salt and enjoy as a nutritious, convenient snack for any time of the day.
