Dietitians Pick Canned Chickpeas as No. 1 Pantry Staple
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 6
Dietitians Pick Canned Chickpeas as No. 1 Pantry Staple
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 6
Summary
Canned beans—especially chickpeas—were singled out by dietitians as the most dependable pantry item because they combine low cost, long shelf life and strong nutrition.
Sinan Ozyemisci called canned chickpeas his essential staple, while Maria Seitz pointed to canned beans with simple ingredient lists as an easy, reliable protein source.
Beans and lentils deliver plant protein, fiber, iron and folate, and canned versions keep most of those benefits; a quick rinse can also cut sodium.
Their appeal is practical as well as nutritional: canned beans work in soups, dips, salads and sides with little prep, extending a broader push for Americans to eat more beans.