are chickpeas lentils
Thatâs not to say that legumes shouldnât be part of a healthy diet. Franz agrees that chick peas, lentils, and beans are all high in fiber and vegetable protein, and theyâre not too calorie-dense. So whether or not legumes are the answer to controlling diabetes, at least on some level, the experts do agree on the big picture: eat a healthy diet; it matters.