Citrus proposes two cereals and legumes combination: chickpeas and barley legumes soup.
Chickpeas are source of proteins, mineral salts and vitamins. They preserve the health of our heart thanks to the presence of
omega-3 fats. Chickpeas are rich of fiber, they guarantee intestinal regularity and increase the sense of satiety. For a well-balanced diet may be taken with whole grains. To promote iron absorption chickpeas can be garnished with lemon juice. Chickpeas are excellent to prepare soups or hummus, nourishing seasoning instead of high-calorie sauces.
While, barley legumes soup, composed by barley, peas and red lentils, it is a precious source of nutrients and it has beneficial properties: it is rich of betaglucans that are inside barley, essential to absorb sugar in the blood stream. Increases satiety thanks to fibers in red lentils, reduces bad cholesterol and regulates blood pressure since is rich of potassium and magnesium. Finally, peas are
excellent to increase diuretic action and to protect our cardiovascular system.