Falafel:divine balls with a delicious, characteristic taste. A nice snack, but is it actually healthy? Can you just eat falafel if you want to pursue your healthy intentions or is falafel less healthy than we think? We have the answer for you!
Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas, herbs and spices. In some respects, the nutritional value of falafel has some similarities with that of red meat:it contains many nutrients such as iron, folate, magnesium and vitamin B. In addition to the standard ingredients, other ingredients are sometimes added to falafel, such as onions, garlic and spices such as cumin and coriander. All ingredients are blended and then rolled into balls. These balls are then baked or fried.
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The most popular way to prepare falafel is by frying it. That's why you're probably wondering whether falafel is actually healthy. Falafel can certainly be healthy, if the method of preparation and the way you eat it match your lifestyle. For example, do you want to watch the amount of fats you eat? Then make sure you don't fry them, but bake them in the oven or in the pan. Are you watching your carbohydrate intake? Serve them with fresh vegetables or in a salad instead of on a (pita) bread.
Falafel does contain quite a few valuable nutrients, as we mentioned above. In addition, falafel contains relatively little cholesterol and a lot of protein. In addition, falafel is packed with complex carbohydrates and fiber, which makes them good for your gut health and digestion.
Falafel can certainly be healthy as long as you prepare and serve it in a healthy way. The combination of the nutrients from the chickpeas and the spices that make falafel is certainly healthy and ensures that falafel can be a filling meal that keeps your blood sugar level up and you don't suffer from cravings. Falafel salad, any one?
