People who live a long life eat at least four times as many beans as ordinary people. A five-country study funded by the World Health Organization found that eating 20 grams of beans a day can reduce the risk of death of people of any age by about 8%.
The fact is, beans are a perfect super food. On average, 265,438+0% of the substances in beans are protein, and 77% are complex carbohydrates with only a small amount of fat. Beans are also an excellent source of fiber. They are cheap, easy to shape, and can be used in all kinds of dishes, and their unit nutrient content exceeds that of any food on the earth.
Humans have been eating beans for at least 8000 years, and they have been deeply rooted in our kitchen culture. At least half a small bowl every day-can ensure most of the vitamins and minerals needed by the human body. Because beans feel full, they can squeeze unhealthy food out of their diet. In addition, the high fiber content of beans helps to activate the gastrointestinal flora.
What should you do:
Find the right way to cook beans so that you and your family can enjoy them. If you don't have the right recipe at hand, you must try three methods in this book next month.
Make sure there are all kinds of beans in the kitchen cupboard. Dried beans are the cheapest, and canned beans are more convenient. When buying canned beans, be sure to read the label: the ingredients only need to contain beans, water, spices and maybe a little salt. Don't buy brands with added fat or sugar.
Thickening the soup with bean paste can also enrich the soup with protein.
Sprinkle the cooked beans on the salad to make it healthier. Adding hummus or black bean cake to salad can make the dishes have better color.
There should be condiments in the kitchen cabinet to match the bean dishes to ensure the delicacy of the dishes. Take the Mediterranean as an example, where bean dishes usually include carrots, celery and onions, as well as seasonal garlic, thyme, peppers or bay leaves.
Go out to eat and choose a Mexican restaurant, where there are always beans or black beans. Beans can be served with rice, onions, peppers, guacamole and Chili sauce. Choose burritos instead of pancakes. Costa Ricans eat beans with tortillas.