Combining complex carbohydrates to fuel your brain as well as protein to keep you alert, chickpeas are ideal for cognitive health. They are loaded with magnesium, which plays a key role in energy metabolism that benefits brain cell receptors to speed the transmission of messages. Magnesium also helps relax blood vessels, allowing more blood flow to the brain.
TASTY TIP: Grind some chickpeas with fresh lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and water for a delicious homemade hummus.