The efficacy and function of black beans

Black Beans

Black beans are the black seeds of the legume plant soybean Glycinemax (L.) merr. Also known as black beans, black beans, they are sweet and neutral in nature. Black beans are high in protein and low in calories.

What are the effects and functions of black beans

Research suggests that the protein content in black beans is as high as 36%-40%, which is equivalent to twice that of meat, three times that of eggs, and 12 times that of milk; black beans contain 18 kinds of amino acids, especially 8 kinds of amino acids that are essential to the human body; black beans also contain 19 kinds of oleic acid, and its unsaturated fatty acid content is 80%, and its absorption rate is as high as more than 95%. In addition to meeting the body's need for fat, black beans also have the effect of lowering blood cholesterol. Black beans basically do not contain cholesterol, but only contain plant sterols, which are not absorbed and utilized by the human body, and have the effect of inhibiting the body's absorption of cholesterol and reducing the cholesterol content in the blood. Therefore, eating black beans regularly can soften blood vessels, moisturize the skin, and delay aging. It is especially beneficial for patients with hypertension, heart disease, etc.

Black beans contain high levels of trace elements such as zinc, copper, magnesium, molybdenum, selenium, and fluorine, which are very important for delaying human aging and reducing blood viscosity. The crude fiber content in black beans is as high as 4%. Eating black beans regularly can provide crude fiber in food, promote digestion, and prevent constipation.

Black beans are sweet, mild and non-toxic. They can invigorate blood circulation, promote diuresis, dispel wind, clear away heat and detoxify, nourish blood, and replenish deficiency and darken hair. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "Black beans have many functions for the eight kidneys, so they can treat water retention, relieve swelling, relieve gas, control wind and heat, and invigorate blood circulation and detoxify."

Black beans are rich in nutrition. Every 100 grams contains 36.1 grams of protein, 15.9 grams of fat, 10.2 grams of dietary fiber, 23.3 grams of carbohydrates, 224 milligrams of calcium, 243 milligrams of magnesium, 1377 milligrams of potassium, 500 milligrams of phosphorus, and essential vitamins B1, B2, C, niacin, and trace elements such as iron, manganese, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and selenium. Black beans are the most nutritious health product among plants.

The protein content in black beans is more than twice that of beef, chicken, and pork, and 12 times that of milk. Not only is the protein content high, but the quality is also good. The amino acid composition of black bean protein is similar to that of animal protein. It is rich in lysine and close to the proportion required by the human body, so it is easy to digest and absorb.