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A cup of chickpeas a day lowers cholesterol

In a small study, a diet that included chickpeas or black beans had health benefits

A close up of chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, which are round and tan.

Including chickpeas in your daily diet could lower cholesterol and signs of inflammation.

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By Meghan Rosen

ORLANDO, Fla. — Beans are no fruit, but they may be magical for your health.

In a small study, eating a daily cup of chickpeas lowered people’s cholesterol, scientists report June 3 at the annual American Society for Nutrition meeting.