
This cheap pantry staple could be key to lowering cholesterol, new research suggests
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A new study reveals that chickpeas can significantly lower cholesterol levels in adults with prediabetes, working through the gut microbiome to improve lipid metabolism and reduce inflammation.
"They can be dried and roasted and eaten as a snack." Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
Participants who consumed a cup of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks experienced a significant reduction in their elevated cholesterol levels.
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