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Beans
Fava beans are green legumes that exist in the form of grains covered with an outer husk, and when preparing them, the grains are removed from the skin, but the beans remain in their shape when cooked for dampening, and it can be prepared in various ways, such as: by cooking it alone, or adding it to soups, salads, or With pasta, or with rice, it is one of the most popular foods in the Middle East. [1]
Nutrients
It contains many nutrients, minerals and vitamins, including: [2]
- Iron: Iron is a carrier of oxygen.
- Magnesium and phosphorous: maintain blood pressure and bone health.
- Copper: Copper plays a vital role in maintaining immunity, bones and the bloodstream.
- Vitamin B1: Essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Thiamine.
- Potassium.
The benefits of beans
Heart health
A quarter cup of beans and legumes, such as beans, contains 9 grams of dietary fiber, which are of two types: soluble dietary fiber and insoluble dietary fiber, noting that the proportion of soluble fiber is more, as it helps to regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels , It reduces LDL, the level that is harmful to the body. [3]
Weight maintenance
Each quarter of a cup of beans contains ten grams of protein, as the protein and fiber in beans help in losing weight, according to a study conducted by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2010 on 89 obese participants, ranging in age from 18 to 65. Years for 10 days, where I published that people who suffer from obesity and overweight lost more weight by following a diet that contains regular calories, and a proportion of protein and fiber, in addition to that they get lower cholesterol levels, compared to people who follow diets that eat them Foods that contain calories and a proportion of carbohydrates . [3]
References
- ↑ Danilo Alfaro (12-12-2016), “Fava Beans: What They Are and How to Cook Them” , www.thespruce.com , Retrieved 16-10-2017. Edited.
- ↑ Nithya Shrikant (12-10-2017), "10 Amazing Health Benefits And Nutritional Value Of Fava Beans" , www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 17-10-2017. Edited.
- ^ A b , Michele Turcotte (3-10-2017), "What 'Post Are The Benefits Of Fava Bean?" , Www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 24-10-2017. Edited.
