Chickpeas are an excellent source of iron. One cup of chickpeas contains 4.7 milligrams of iron, which is 26% of your RDI. Iron is necessary for blood production. About 70 percent of the iron in our bodies is found in the red blood cells (hemoglobin) which are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Iron deficiency could lead to a condition called anemia, which is when there are not enough healthy red blood cells in the body. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, muscle weakness, pale skin, and insomnia.

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