Beans are a common type of food on the table. But did you know that eating the right beans can add points to your health?
Beans are divided into three main categories, one can partially replace staple foods, one can partially replace meat, and one is suitable for vegetables.
1. "Starch beans"
Beans such as red beans and mung beans are high in starch and can replace some staple foods.
By substituting beans for staple foods, the intake of minerals will be greatly increased, and dietary fiber can also be supplemented.
Because beans are rich in dietary fiber, they are more conducive to sugar control and laxative.
Red beans are low in starch and high in dietary fiber in tofu skin, so if you want to control sugar, you can use it instead of some staple foods, and remember to eat whole grains.
In addition, beans and whole grains, you can choose one of the two, not too much at a time, to avoid bad digestion.
2. "Protein beans"
Beans such as soybeans, black beans, and green beans contain up to 35% protein, which can partially replace meat.
And soybeans are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, as well as soy sterols and soybean saponins, which are good for cardiovascular health.
Note that beans cannot completely replace meat, and should be reasonably matched.
Green beans (fresh edamame) are rich in dietary fiber and also rich in potassium, and proper potassium supplementation can help reduce sodium absorption, which is good for lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.
In addition, green beans also contain phospholipids, which can help transport metabolic fats, thereby protecting the cardiovascular system. This ingredient is a good ingredient for uncles and aunts!
3. "Vegetable beans"
Beans as vegetables are peas, and they are also "sleep beans".
Peas contain potassium, which helps to soothe the nerves, relax the mind, and help you sleep. Peas also contain niacin, which inhibits nerve excitability, which plays a role in helping sleep.
