Hugo’s Burger Bar, an extremely popular St. Julian’s eatery, which forms part of Hugo Chetcuti’s empire, is known for its unique selection of mouth-watering, 100% pure Angus Beef burgers. Yet, the menu is not just limited to meaty patties, it also has a choice of yummy salads, one of them being the falafel salad.
Made from soaked chickpeas, parsley, garlic and spices, falafel isn’t only delicious, it’s also one of the most nutritious foods around. Here are some of the health benefits of falafel:
1. Fibre Fantastic
Fibre promotes healthy digestion, and falafel is one of the highest-fibre meals around. Chickpeas provide lots of fibre, as do the delicious vegetables found in the Hugo’s Burger Bar falafel salad.
2. Stable Blood Sugar Level
Since falafel is high in fibre, energy is released slowly, since your body takes long to digest the food. Complex carbohydrates, which are present in a lot of vegetables and legumes, take longer to be absorbed. This means that glucose takes longer to enter your bloodstream, so you will not experience any energy spikes in your blood sugar levels.
3. Protein Power
Chickpeas are an excellent source of plant protein, making falafel a great alternative to red meat. All that and it contains hardly any fat!
4. Manganese Madness
Did you know that manganese is needed by your body to produce energy? Chickpeas – the main ingredient in falafel – are loaded with this vital mineral which plays an important role in the production of energy in your body. But that’s not all! Manganese is an important mineral needed for many vital functions, including bone development and boosting your immune-system as it defends the body against free radicals.
5. Iron Boost
Iron is an essential mineral as it produces red blood cells, which transport food and oxygen around your body. Chickpeas are a high-iron favourite, making falafel the food to go to.
6. Improves female health
Did you know that chickpeas contain antioxidants called saponins that can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer and even protects your body against osteoporosis? Now you do. Spread the word.
So, whether you are following a vegetarian/vegan diet or your body is craving a nutritious meal, Hugo’s Burger Bar offers scrumptious falafel salads, which come with a soft drink or bottled water. And for those just stopping by for a quick snack, our specially made falafel bites will make you all warm and fuzzy inside.
