Useful properties of beans

Beans are a great alternative to meat. It has long been loved by many vegetarians for a large amount of protein, fiber, useful macro and microelements. It is not only useful, but also low-calorie. Therefore, many nutritionists are advised to use it at least twice a week. Today we will tell you what is rich in beans and consider its useful properties.

Previously, beans were considered food for the poor, nowit is eaten by people who are monitoring their health. It is easy to prepare and allows you to stay full for a long time. Its composition includes many vitamins: A, C, K, E, as well as vitamins of group B. Beans are rich in minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc. It is widely used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology. It is a part of many masks and face creams.

Beneficial features

Since beans contain calcium, it is recommended to use it for those who suffer from rheumatism, osteochondrosis and other problems associated with bones;

Thanks to the content of potassium and calcium, beans help strengthen tooth enamel;

It is useful for people with heart failure, with atherosclerosis and heart rhythm disturbances;

Has a pronounced diuretic effect. Helps to remove stones from the kidneys, reduces swelling;

Regulates metabolism;

Reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels;

Beans are useful in gastritis with a low acidity, with gastric ulcer.

Contraindications

Beans have not only useful properties,but also contraindications. It can not be eaten raw. Also, many people know that it increases gas production. But this can be easily corrected by firstly soaking the beans for 5-8 hours. Contraindicated beans to people with high acidity and those who suffer from cholecystitis and colitis. Beans can be different. And each of its kind has its own special useful properties.

Haricot beans and asparagus

Useful properties of green beans areits low caloric value (25 kcal). Therefore, it is often used by people who follow a diet. Also very much carotene in green beans. But its useful properties are not limited to this. String beans are rich in nicotine, ascorbic and folic acid.

Due to the high content of sulfur and iron, ithelps fight with intestinal bacteria and strengthen immunity. One of the beneficial properties of green beans - its low glycemic index - is only 15. Even frozen green string beans retain all their useful properties. It began to be used for food much later than bean beans. And the first to use it Italians.

French Asparagus Beans - this is a variety of green beans. It can be green, yellow, purple. This bean is rich in minerals and fiber. Widely used in cooking Western countries. It is used both fresh and frozen. The substances that make up its composition are able to fight free radicals, which provides the skin with youth and health.

Red beans

This bean is often found in Armenian,Georgian, Turkish cuisines. A hundred grammes of this bean contains a daily fiber norm. The caloric content of red beans is 95 kcal. It contains a large amount of vitamin B6. He is responsible for the immunity, skin condition and for the work of the nervous system. Glycemic index of red beans - 27. In Bulgaria, from red beans cook a wonderful national soup - chorbu.

Black and white kidney beans

Black and white beans, although they are antipodes,but only in color. By the content of microelements and the benefits to the body, they act on an equal footing. And their exquisite contrast will help in decorating festive dishes.

Due to the content of zinc and iron, blackbeans normalizes carbon metabolism, raises hemoglobin and reduces blood sugar. It also increases the secretion of gastric juice and improves digestion. Has a slightly sweet taste.

Useful properties of white beans arehigh potassium content. It is useful for the cardiovascular system. Its caloric value is 290, the glycemic index is 35. In addition, this bean contains calcium and magnesium, helping to preserve our bones. White beans are often used as masks for bleaching skin.

Beans Lima, Azuzuki and Mash

Lima beans effectively fights with elevated cholesterol. It is very useful for people aged 25 to 50 years. This bean is rich in molybdenum, which removes harmful toxins from the body, as well as niacin, necessary for the normal operation of the heart and cardiac vessels.

Haricot Adzuki - the most popular product of the samurai. In the east, desserts and sweet soups are made from it. This bean is the champion in the content of folic acid. Prevents the appearance of cancer cells, removes toxins, cleanses the kidneys and liver. It retains almost all its properties even after heat treatment.

Beans Mung, or golden beans, possessesantitoxic properties, accelerates the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases, increases immunity. This bean is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is referred to as light food, which promotes intellectual activity.

Canned beans

In its composition and useful properties, it does notyields to the usual beans, but it's much easier to cook it. When you buy this bean, be sure to check its composition. In it there should be nothing superfluous, except for the bean, water, salt and sugar. Presence of preservatives and other suspicious ingredients should alert you.

Author: Katerina Sergeenko