Red beans are highly beneficial for health, not only as food but also as medicinal ingredients. When thinking of red bean bread or red bean shaved ice, people often mistakenly believe that red beans contain a lot of sugar, but that's not actually true. Many of these foods are made by adding sugar and other ingredients to red beans. The 21st is the winter solstice. On this day, there is a tradition of eating red bean porridge. Let's revisit the ways to use red beans and their health benefits.

 

Regulation of triglycerides in the blood, contributing to carbohydrate digestion and absorption

 

Red beans contain a high amount of B vitamins. They aid in the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates such as rice and bread. They also contain lysine and tryptophan, which are deficient in grains, providing nutritional supplementation. In particular, they are rich in saponins and choline, contributing to the regulation of neutral fats in the blood (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences data). When eating greasy foods, pairing them with red beans can help maintain blood health. They help prevent vascular diseases caused by narrowing and blocking of blood vessels. The saponins in red beans produce foam when cooked and have properties that stimulate the intestines.

Hey, when I ate side dishes and stew, I also had red bean rice...

 

Red beans' vitamin B also helps improve fatigue and prevent memory decline. It contains a lot of potassium, which helps the body eliminate salty substances (sodium). It has more than four times the potassium content of bananas, which are known to be rich in potassium. It reduces facial and limb swelling and increases the amount of enzymes that lower blood pressure. It is a very effective food for preventing high blood pressure. However, people with kidney problems should avoid red beans due to the risk of hyperkalemia.

 

Contributes to reducing impurities on the skin and pores

 

The saponins contained in red beans contribute to reducing impurities in the skin and pores. It is known to have a whitening effect by reducing melanin pigments such as freckles and dark spots on the skin. This is why it has been used for facial cleansing and skin beautification since ancient times. When purchasing red beans, it is best to choose ones that are deep red in color, glossy, and have thin skins. Avoid beans that are large but uneven in size. It is also advisable not to buy beans that float in water, as they are considered to be of poor quality.

 

Firm red beans need to be soaked in water and boiled...

 

The skin of red beans is hard. After washing thoroughly, they should be soaked in water and boiled to become soft. The saponins inside the beans have a bitter taste. It is recommended to discard the water used for the first boiling to reduce some of the saponin content before using. This cooking method is especially helpful for people with sensitive stomach mucosa. When cooking rice with beans, wash the beans and add enough water to cover them, then bring to a boil. Once boiling, discard the water, then add about three cups of water and cook until the beans do not burst. This method is useful for making bean rice or multigrain rice.

 

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Red bean is mostly consumed as bread or,

It's about red bean porridge.

 

I don't think I've ever tried red bean rice.

 

Red beans seem to contain a lot of B vitamins among vitamins.

It seems that red beans are good for blood pressure management.