The overall nutritional components of chickpeas make them a great choice for overcoming sugar addiction. They have little flavor and are very versatile, while still packing a total of 18 to 22 g of fiber per 100 g of chickpeas! Fiber is split into insoluble and soluble categories. Chickpeas contain both kinds of fiber, making them beneficial to the overall gut microbiome diversification. Having a diverse gut microbiome can improve cravings along the gut-brain connection and signal hunger and fullness to the brain at a more efficient rate.
