WHAT I LEARNT FROM GOOGLE: KIDNEY BEANS
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Have you ever tasted kidney beans before? Although I haven't but I have learnt about its benefits.
Now you should learn too
Named for their red color and their shape, kidney beans is a type of legume that commonly comes in two varieties: light red and dark red. Both kinds tend to be firmer than most other kinds of beans, but the light-colored ones are a little softer in texture than their darker cousins.
Health Benefits
Nutritionists often recommend beans as part of a healthy diet because of their high nutritional value. Like other beans, kidney beans can be counted as both a protein source or a vegetable.
Eating at least a half-cup of beans per day can improve overall health. According to one study, people who eat beans daily consume less fat and saturated fat while taking in more fiber, protein, folate, iron, and other important minerals.
Control Blood Sugar
Beans is a low-glycemic index food, so they don't cause spikes in blood sugar when you eat them. They can also help moderate the effects of foods that do cause spikes in blood sugar. For example, kidney beans or other common beans can be eaten with rice to slow the rate at which the rice digests.
Weight Management
Many people struggle with dieting, especially when adopting a low-carbohydrate diet. Eating a diet high in fiber may offer an alternative way to lose weight. Because fiber is filling, it can help people feel fuller longer and avoid overeating. Studies have shown that eating beans as part of a high fiber diet may help people who are trying to lose weight.
Nutrition
Kidney beans are rich in a variety of important nutrients, including:
Iron
Manganese
Folate
Phosphorus
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Nutrients per Serving
Things to Watch Out For
A natural protein occurring in beans can cause gastrointestinal distress, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Of all the common beans, kidney beans have the largest amount of this toxin, called phytohaemagglutinin (PHA). Cooking destroys the toxin, so be sure to cook kidney beans thoroughly.
Canned beans are fully cooked during the canning process, so they are completely safe to eat. However, using a slow cooker to cook fresh or dried beans may not heat the beans sufficiently to destroy the toxin.
Like most beans, kidney beans can cause gas. If you are cooking dried beans, the hot soak method may be best for reducing the compounds in kidney beans that create gas.
Now you know some of the health benefits about kidney beans.
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