Tuesday 11 November 2014

Advantages of eating Kidney Beans

The kidney bean is a variety of the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris). These are more toxic than most other bean varieties if not pre-soaked and subsequently heated to the boiling point for at least 10 minutes.


These are an integral part of the cuisine in northern regions of India and Pakistan, where the beans are known as rajma.

Now lets talk about its ADVANTAGES:

ADVANTAGES OF EATING KIDNEY BEANS:

1: Energy Booster:
 Kidney beans are a rich source of iron that increases your energy levels. Iron is also essential for your body’s metabolism and production of energy.

2: Prevent The Risk Of Diabetes:
Kidney beans contain carbohydrates with a low glycemic index. This is useful to prevent the risk for diabetes.

3:Anti-Aging:
 kidney beans are a rich source of antioxidants.They have anti-aging properties that can protect your skin and body from health problem.

4: Prevent Osteoporosis: 
Kidney beans are high in soluble fiber, potassium, lean protein, folate, magnesium and zinc. They are also rich in iron and folate that help to prevent Osteoporosis.

5: Maintain Your Memory with Thiamin (Vitamin B1): 
 kidney beans contain thiamin,which  is needed for the synthesis of acetylcholine, the important neurotransmitter essential for memory.

6:Protein Healthy
These beans are a good source of protein, and are good for blood sugar stabilization and heart health benefits.

7:Calorie count:
The amount of calorie found in rajma is moderate and can be eaten by all the age group.

8: Cardiovascular Benefits:
High magnesium content and fiber in kidney beans is responsible for lowering bad cholesterol levels. High magnesium level found in kidney beans helps the body fight diseases.

9:Improves bowel movements:
The fiber present in kidney beans helps in maintaining healthy bowel movements,and are associated with a lower risk of colon cancer.

10: Fiber: 
kidney beans contains fiber, and Fiber is known to prevent constipation. It keeps your colon and digestion tract healthy as well. 

So eat them and enjoy :)

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