Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo are prominently used for culinary purpose all around the World. Apart from being delicious, chickpeas are packed with high amount of fiber, vitamins and proteins.
This dish will serve you various health benefits including healthy heart, low blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, relieve from inflammation and helps to reduce blood sugar levels.
Unfortunately, some issues are associated with proteins in chickpeas, which may trigger allergic reaction in sensitive people. Chickpeas and soy have identical proteins present in it. If you are allergic to soy then you must avoid having chickpea.
Proteins in soy beans and chickpeas are identical. These substances when enter your body react with antibodies and histamines resulting in allergic symptoms.
Signs may range from mild to severe in rare cases. But as soon as you identify the uncommon symptoms, avoid chickpeas or soy beans and consult the doctor immediately.
Symptoms of Chickpeas Allergy
Usually symptoms of allergic reaction are dermal. Few among them are listed below.
- Skin ailments like eczema, hives and rashes
- Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing
- Cough, wheezing, asthma and throat swelling
- Headache, sinus pain
- Facial swelling and redness
- Lip and mouth swelling
- Itchy mouth and eyes
- Abdominal pain, constipation
- Insomnia, sleeplessness, vomiting
Skin rashes may develop within few minutes after having chickpeas or soy beans. Small blister or bumps may appear which will be accompanied by itching and inflammation. One instant remedy to reduce itching is to hydrate the skin with jojoba oil or olive oil evenly.
Swelling of throat or difficulty in breathing may result in asthma. Most effective way to prevent chickpea allergy is to avoid them.
Asthma and congestion symptoms include inflamed respiratory tissues, shortness of breathing, coughing, postnasal drip, chest tightness and wheezing.
If you don’t pay attention and continue having similar foods, the reaction will increase and results in anaphylaxis condition. It’s a life-threatening condition and patient must be brought under immediate medical attention. Signs of this dangerous condition include, sudden drop in blood pressure, dizziness, rapid heartbeat and fainting.
Avoid chickpeas and other similar foods in your diet, even if the symptoms are mild. Because repeated reaction between your immune system and irritants will lead to serious ailments. Check ingredients list in store brought foods and while in a restaurant make sure to confirm about the ingredients used in the dishes.
Why You Need To Be Careful?
Do you have any of the following problems? If yes the you need to be careful with chickpeas
- Lactose intolereance
- Gall bladder stone
- Chronic intestinal obstruction
- Ulcerative colotis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
The increased fermentation in chickpeas can lead to temporary gas trapped in the digestive system which can worsen the situation. For some people the reaction can be as mild as stomach ache but for others it may cause severe allergic reactions which may worsen with the passage of time. The most common reaction could be diarrhea, if the body doesn’t tolerate the food which is inside then it will get rid of it as early as possible.
Note: Chickpea allergy is different from chickpea intolerance. You must be diagnosed by physician to confirm the ailment.