Selenium is the mineral that helps the liver to function properly, allowing it to detox cancer-causing compounds from the body and while selenium isn’t found in most fruits and veggies, we can find it in chickpeas. Selenium also lowers inflammation and helps to prevent the growth of tumors. The fiber contained in chickpeas helps to lower the risk of colorectal cancer and the vitamin C of chickpeas works as an antioxidant that fights free radicals to help prevent cancer altogether.