Premium Local Beans of Hunza Valley – راجما

Description

Beans come in many varieties. They’re packed with protein and fiber while low in fat and calories. In addition, they’re exceptionally high in a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.

Beans also contain decent amounts of zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and vitamins B1, B6, E, and K.

One cup (171 grams) of cooked beans contains:

Calories:245
Protein: 15.4 grams
Fat: 1.11 grams
Carbs: 44.8 grams
Fiber: 15.4 grams
Thiamine (vitamin B1): 28% of the DV
Folate (vitamin B9): 74% of the DV
Copper: 42% of the DV
Manganese: 34% of the DV

Beans are unique among plant foods due to their high protein content. For this reason, they’re considered an important protein source for vegetarians.

Benifits

• May aid weight loss

Beans may aid weight loss due to their high protein and fiber content, which can keep you feeling full for longer.

• May Promote heart health

Beans may help reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation.

• May fight type 2 diabetes

Studies show that beans can aid people with type 2 diabetes. This is largely due to their high fiber content and low GI.

Side Effects

• Can cause flatulence in some people

In some people, beans can cause flatulence, stomach pain, or bloating.

That’s because beans contain raffinose, a type of fiber that can lead to digestive problems.

However soaking beans, or thoroughly boiling dry beans can all reduce the raffinose levels by up to 75%.

One study found that consumer perception of beans and flatulence may be exaggerated. Only around half of people who eat beans experience such symptoms.

Sources: Wikipedia, Health line

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