Health benefits of Kidney Beans
July 9th 2008 10:45
Kidney beans takes their name from its dark red skin and shape which resembles a kidney and are available throughout the year in fresh or prepackaged form.
The way kidney beans are able to absorb the flavours of seasonings and the natural flavours of other foods with which they are cooked makes them great for simmered dishes such as chili con carne.
Not only do Kidney beans taste great, they are also packed with plenty of health beneficial nutrients. First and foremost, they are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre - a common trait shared by almost all other beans. Secondly, kidney beans are hugely beneficial to diabetics or hypoglycaemia sufferers due to its high fibre content which can help prevent blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal.
Kidney beans are also rich in protein, molybdenum (an integral component of the enzyme sulfite oxidase - responsible for detoxifying sulfites), folate, magnesium, iron, Vitamin B1 and manganese.
These properties gives kidney beans the following health benefits and they include: lowers the risk of heart attacks, gives you energy to burn while stabilising blood sugar levels, all in a fat-free little package.
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