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Legumes
Chickpeas Liquid Drained And Reserved
The drained liquid from cooked or canned chickpeas, often called aquafaba, is a starchy, protein-containing byproduct commonly used as an egg substitute or thickening ingredient. It is related to chickpeas but is nutritionally much less dense than the beans themselves.
Beneficial properties
egg substitute
fat-free
cholesterol-free
contains soluble solids from legumes
Nutritional highlights
It contains small amounts of carbohydrate, some protein, and trace minerals such as potassium, with sodium often high in canned versions.
Conditions it helps with
High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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