It seems like the cool thing to do these days is go green. Vegetarians and vegans especially understand this by simply altering their diets. Even though there are definitely health benefits to eating meat, the fact is that we can not ignore the negative aspects of eating meat simply because it is tasty. I am not saying to eliminate meat completely from your diet, but rather try substituting chickpeas into your diet instead. It is beneficial to substitute chickpeas instead of meat for many reasons.
Chickpeas, like meat are high in protein. The difference is that chickpeas do not contain cancer causing saturated fats. Chickpeas are also high in fiber while being low in cholesterol and calories. Also, chickpeas are a great source of calcium. A great method to eliminate saturated fats, and improving your overall health is to try substituting chickpeas in your diet a few nights a week rather than red meats. For example, the picture above shows a chickpea taco which still provides you with the nutrition you need and great taste, while eliminating fats and calories. This is also great for those who are trying to lose a few pounds.
