With the onset of winter and its cold weather, the body needs foods that help warm it up. While many people prefer to eat baked potatoes in this cold weather, popular winter drinks are no less important, such as sahlab, cocoa, and hot sham acid known as halbasa, to which chili and lemon are added as essential additions. In addition, chickpeas are beneficial for diabetics, as they help combat high blood sugar levels, and they also promote heart health and protect against the risks of atherosclerosis and heart attacks. Their benefits have been discovered as a natural sexual health enhancer. In this article, we will review Dalili Medical  the benefits that sham chickpeas provide for men's sexual health.

Do chickpeas contribute to increasing sperm count?

 

Chickpeas contain folic acid, zinc, and antioxidants, and these elements may contribute to improving the quality and number of sperm.

Benefits of green chickpeas for sexual health

Green chickpeas, thanks to the compounds and minerals they contain, contribute to promoting sexual health in men and women. Therefore, doctors recommend adding them to diets to avoid many problems and correct some of them.

Green chickpeas help treat impotence and enhance penis erection.

Green chickpeas also improve fertility in men, increasing the chances of conception.

**Benefits of chickpeas for sex**

 

Chickpeas are unmashed chickpeas, which are cooked by boiling and then served after seasoning with lemon, cumin and other spices. They are characterized by their delicious flavor and can be added to many different dishes. Here are some benefits of chickpeas for sex:

- Chickpeas help delay ejaculation in men, which increases pleasure during intercourse.

- Chickpeas enhance sexual desire in women.

**Benefits of roasted chickpeas for sex**

 

Roasted chickpeas are chickpeas that are roasted using oil or other roasting methods, and are characterized by their delicious taste and crunchy flavor, making them a favorite of many. Here are the benefits of roasted chickpeas for sex:

- Roasted chickpeas contain isoflavones that mimic the effect of estrogen.

- Estrogen helps maintain vaginal lubrication, which enhances sexual pleasure.

**Benefits of fried chickpeas for sex**

 

Fried chickpeas are a type of chickpea that is roasted by frying in oil, and despite its high calorie content, it has many health benefits, especially with regard to sexual health.

Vitamin B6 found in fried chickpeas helps regulate estrogen levels and promotes healthy testosterone levels.

In addition, fried chickpeas are a rich source of L-arginine, as studies have shown that taking supplements containing a high percentage of arginine can improve women's desire and satisfaction, in addition to increasing the frequency of sexual intercourse.

**Nutritional value of chickpeas**

 

One cup of cooked chickpeas contains the following nutritional information:

- 269 calories

- 4 grams of fat

- 45 grams of carbohydrates

- 12.5 grams of fiber

- 14.5 grams of protein

In addition, chickpeas contain a group of important vitamins and minerals, including:

- Calcium

- Iron

- Folic acid

- Phosphorus

- Zinc

- Thiamine

- Vitamin B6

- Potassium

- Selenium

- Magnesium

**Benefits of chickpeas for sex**

 

1. **Enhancing sexual desire** Regular consumption of chickpeas contributes to increasing sexual desire in men, thanks to its high content of vitamin B6, which enhances sexual drive.

2. **Increasing the male hormone** Chickpeas are a natural alternative to sexual stimulants such as Viagra, as they help raise testosterone levels in the body, which contributes to improving sexual performance.

3. **Improving Erection** Chickpeas help enhance erection by increasing the production of nitric acid in the body, which leads to improved blood flow carrying oxygen to the penis.

**4- Enhancing Fertility** Men's fertility improves when eating chickpeas regularly, thanks to it containing nutrients that contribute to increasing the number of sperm and improving their quality and movement, such as folic acid, zinc and protein.

**5- Preventing sexual dysfunction** Eating chickpeas regularly helps reduce the risk of sexual dysfunction in men, as legumes are the only source that contains catechin and epicatechin, which are two antioxidant compounds.

**6- Fighting prostate cancer** Previous analyses have shown that the risk of prostate cancer in men decreases by 3.7% when increasing the consumption of legumes daily by 20 grams.

### How to prepare boiled chickpeas at home

 

Chickpeas are considered one of the foods rich in health benefits, which makes many people want to prepare them at home to benefit from these benefits. Here are the steps to prepare boiled chickpeas:

If you lack the time to soak the chickpeas in advance, you can use the “quick soak” method that reduces the cooking time.

To prepare chickpeas quickly, place the dried chickpeas in a pot and add 3 inches of water to cover them.

Boil the mixture for 5 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for an hour.

The quick soak method helps reduce some of the indigestible sugars that can cause digestive problems, and it also makes the chickpeas cook faster than without soaking them.

In addition, you will only need to monitor the pot for 5 minutes instead of 2 hours as is the case when cooking unsoaked chickpeas.

Soaked chickpeas usually take about 35 to 45 minutes to cook.

To check if the chickpeas are done, you can press a chickpea against the side of the pot to see if it breaks easily, or you can use a slotted spoon or fork to lift one chickpea and taste it carefully.

### How to prepare dried chickpeas

 

You can prepare chickpeas in several ways, such as Beiruti chickpeas or chickpeasDried. To make dried chickpeas at home, follow these steps:

#### Ingredients

- 1 cup of dried chickpeas

- 3 teaspoons of salt

- 1/2 peeled yellow onion

- 2 teaspoons of garlic, or 2 peeled and crushed garlic cloves

- Dried pepper as desired

**Dried chickpeas recipe**

Start by spreading a cup of dried chickpeas on a tray, making sure to remove any pebbles, damaged grains, or any unwanted materials.

Then, place the chickpeas in a colander and rinse them well.

Soak the chickpeas in advance by taking an amount of them and placing them in a deep bowl.

Cover the chickpeas with 2 inches of water (about 1 liter), then add a tablespoon of salt and leave them to soak overnight.

The next day, drain the water from the soaked chickpeas and rinse them again, then return them to the bowl with at least three inches of clean water added.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and any other ingredients you like.

Leave the chickpeas on the heat until they are fully cooked.

When the water starts to boil, reduce the heat slightly.

Watch for foam that appears during the first 20 minutes, and remove it from the surface while reducing the heat if necessary until the foam stops appearing.

To check if the chickpeas are cooked, you can cut a chickpea in half; it should be soft but still hold its shape.

Once the chickpeas are cooked, you can cover them and place them in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, which may help improve their cooking and reduce the calories in them.

**How ​​to prepare ground chickpeas**

 

After learning how to prepare chickpeas at home, it is important to know that there are several ways to enjoy chickpeas, such as preparing crushed chickpeas or ground chickpeas, also known as chickpea flour. Here are the steps to prepare ground chickpeas:

1. **Soaking chickpeas**: Start by soaking the chickpeas overnight, for a minimum of 8 hours, and can be up to 24 hours. Make sure to cover them with enough water, as they will double in size by 2-3 times.

2. **Rinse the chickpeas**: After the soaking period is over, drain the water and rinse the chickpeas well, then gently pat them dry.

3. **Dry the chickpeas**: You can dry the chickpeas in a warm, sunny place, or use a dehydrator or oven at 50 degrees Celsius. Spread them in thin layers on cooking trays to speed up the drying process.

4. **Grind the chickpeas**: When the chickpeas are completely dry, grind them. Make sure that the grains are completely dry, as the moisture will result in a paste instead of flour.

5. **Use a grinder**: You can use a high-speed blender or spice grinder to grind the chickpeas into a fine flour. Add the chickpeas to the grinder and grind them well.

6. **Sifting the flour**: After grinding, sift the flour to remove any lumps. If you find large particles, you can grind them again.

You may need to repeat the grinding process to get the desired consistency.

**How ​​to prepare hummus at home**

 

**Ingredients:**

- 250 grams of dried chickpeas.

- Three tomatoes or two tablespoons of tomato sauce.

- Lemon, salt, a tablespoon of cumin, and hot sauce.

- 5 cloves of garlic, or you can use garlic powder, which is the best option for this recipe.

- One onion.

- Baking soda.

**Preparation steps:**

1. Wash the chickpeas well to remove impurities, then soak them in water with half a tablespoon of baking soda for 10 hours.

2. After soaking, drain the chickpeas well and wash them with cold water again.

3. Place the chickpeas in a pot with 5 cups of water and half a tablespoon of baking soda.

4. Add tomato sauce or tomato paste to the chickpeas.

5. Cut the onion into four pieces, keeping it connected at the bottom, as we will remove it later from the cooked chickpeas.

6. Add the garlic powder, and if you are using garlic cloves, crush them well before adding them.

7. Leave the chickpeas on high heat until they start to boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pot for an hour.

8. Check the chickpeas after 45 minutes by removing one chickpea and trying to crush it with your fingers.

9. Once the chickpeas are cooked, place the grains in glass cups with the chickpea water, and add some lemon juice, salt and hot sauce to taste.