A serving of beans a day is especially recommended for people with type 2 diabetes. Because they are very low in fat and have no cholesterol, beans can balance blood sugar. At the same time, it reduces the risk of heart attack.
Beans are good for people suffering from diabetes
“This vegetable is recommended for people with diabetes, because it has a low glycemic index, but also beneficial carbohydrates, with weak proteins and soluble fibers,” says Dr. Daniela Stan, family doctor. The high content of vegetable fibers prevents the absorption of sugars.
Thus the body reduces its insulin secretion. Beans are also rich in vitamin B, potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium. Calcium and phosphorus are minerals recognized for their positive contribution to the bone system, and potassium and sodium contribute to maintaining blood pressure within optimal parameters. Magnesium helps support muscle and nerve function.
Fast bean roast as at Agapia Monastery. A simple and tasty recipe. Photo source. Pixabay
It works wonders for anemic people
Beans are recommended not only for people with diabetes, but also for anemic people. Beans are a great source of molybdenum. A little known mineral, but which helps to detoxify the body. Specialist doctors also recommend it to children in the growth period as well as to people in covalescence.
A research by European nutritionists indicates that the carbohydrates contained in beans belong to the category of beneficial carbohydrates, which do not increase blood sugar. Few people know that the risk of colon or breast cancer is lower among consumers who consume beans. Dried beans have a high content of soluble (reduce constipation) and insoluble (reduce blood fat) fibers.
Bloating, one of the main reasons most people consume this vegetable, can be avoided if the beans are properly cooked. The beans are soaked eight hours before boiling. Instead of salt, add a sprig of thyme and a few grains of black pepper.
Dry beans are associated with foods rich in vitamin C. White beans are rich in antioxidants and also prevent premature aging of adipose tissue, according to Adevărul.
