Broad Bean

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Broad Bean

Broad Bean, , is also known as fava bean, faba bean, field bean, bell bean, English bean, horse bean, Windsor bean, pigeon bean and tick bean. Their name is "蚕豆" in Chinese.

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Nutritional Benefits of Broad Beans:

According to article from Ms. Lizzie Streit (MS.RDN.LD) updated on 6th December 2018 and is published on Healthline, Board Bean,

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1. Broad beans are loaded with nutrients. Broad beans are incredibly nutritious and an excellent source of soluble fibre, protein, folate, manganese, copper and several other micronutrients.

2. Broad beans may help with Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Broad beans are rich in L-dopa, which your body converts to dopamine. Since Parkinson’s disease is characterized by low dopamine levels, eating broad beans may help with symptoms. Still, more research on this topic is needed.

3. Broad beans may help prevent birth defects. Broad beans are loaded with folate, a nutrient that promotes proper brain and spinal cord development in infants. Adequate folate intake in pregnant women can help prevent neural tube defects. Other natural foods about pregnancy.

4. Broad beans contain immune-boosting nutrients. Broad beans contain compounds that have been shown to boost antioxidant activity of human cells in test-tube studies. Since antioxidants enhance immune function, eating broad beans may boost immunity, but more research is needed. Other supporting immunity plants.

5. Broad beans are beneficial for bone health. Research in both animals and humans suggests that adequate levels of manganese and copper — two nutrients that are abundant in broad beans — may promote bone strength. Other natural foods that are good for bones.

6. Broad beans may improve symptoms of anemia. Regular consumption of broad beans may help increase blood iron levels and improve symptoms of anemia that results from inadequate iron intake. Other ease anemia natural foods.

7. Broad beans may improve high blood pressure. Broad beans are loaded with magnesium and potassium that may help relax blood vessels and decrease high blood pressure. Other natural foods that help to control blood pressure.

8. Broad beans may aid weight loss. Eating foods that are rich in protein and fibre — such as broad beans — may help you lose weight and consume fewer calories overall. Other natural foods that can help managing weight.

9. Broad bean may help lower cholesterol. Broad beans are high in soluble fibre that can bind to and remove cholesterol from your body. This type of fibre has also been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels. Other natural foods that may help to control cholesterol.

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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)

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Let’s try to make them taste as delicious as the nutrients. These broad bean recipes could be a start.

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