I came across a bit of British humor on the Internet the other day. One reason has to do with agronomics. By eating chickpeas, North Dakotans could be helping out the state's farmers.
Chickpeas also are very nutritious, high in protein and fiber, with very little fat.
Chickpeas are popular in cuisines of the Middle East. Transfer dip to a shallow serving bowl and arrange the vegetables in a decorative manner, but leave about 1 inch of the dip's outer rim uncovered. Serve with pita bread or toasted wheat bread triangles. A serving of vegetables is cup canned, fresh or frozen vegetables or one cup of leafy greens. People who live in the Mediterranean region of the world are noted for their diet and their robust lifeline.