Adzuki Bean (Red Bean)

Health & Nutritional Benefits of Eating Adzuki Beans

 

• A great source of magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, fiber, manganese and B Vitamins, such as niacin, thiamin and riboflavin, adzuki beans contribute to the overall health of the body.
• The beans build up a strong metabolism that enables the body to quickly and efficiently metabolize the food eaten.
• The beans are ideal for people who are on weight-loss diet, since they are low in fat and high in protein. The high-protein content makes you feel full for long and the low-fat content helps in limiting calorie intake.
• They contain protease inhibitors that are known to disrupt the development of cancerous cells.
• Adzuki beans are a good source of energy, promote regular bowel movements and help in lowering cholesterol.
• These beans help in preventing breast cancer also.
• As adzuki beans are known to benefit bladder, reproductive functions and kidneys, they are used to treat problems such as urinary dysfunction and bladder infections.
• Since the Chinese believe the bean to a source of courage, it helps people meet challenges bravely.
• Rich in soluble fiber, the beans speed up the elimination of wastes from the body and prevent the body from absorbing harmful substances.
• Presence of soluble fiber in the beans also reduces the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood.
• The beans tone up the heart and spleen, heal swelling in edema, stop vomiting and diarrhea.
• Sprouted adzuki beans are beneficial for blood in stools and bleeding during pregnancy.