Cowpeas are not poisonous when eaten raw, cowpeas may cause diarrhea when eaten raw too much.

1, can be eaten raw

Cowpeas are different from the four seasons beans, the four seasons can not be eaten raw, because the raw four seasons beans contain saponin, and saponin has a strong irritation to the digestive tract, at the same time, the four seasons beans also contain nitrites and trypsin, which will make people experience symptoms of food poisoning. While cowpeas can be eaten raw, it is raw and also relieve the effect of food accumulation and bloating, but also very nutritious.

2, cowpea nutrition

Cowpea is flat and sweet, is a nutritious green vegetable, cowpea contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B and a variety of trace elements and minerals, eating cowpea is good for health. Cowpeas have the effect of transforming dampness and replenishing the spleen, which can effectively improve indigestion, edema and constipation, as well as having a good complementary effect on arteriosclerosis, diabetes and hypertension.

3, warm tips

While cowpeas can be eaten raw, it is still recommended that you cook them before eating them. Although cowpeas are rich in nutrients, they should be eaten in moderation, or else they will make the abdomen swell and lead to indigestion. Cowpeas are suitable for diabetics, people with kidney deficiency, and people with frequent urination, but people with stagnant gas and constipation are advised to avoid eating cowpeas. Cowpeas can be eaten with most foods, and eating them with potatoes can prevent acute gastroenteritis.

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Main values

1, edible

Cowpea provides high quality protein that is easy to digest and absorb, moderate amount of carbohydrates and a variety of vitamins and trace elements, which can replenish the nutrients of the organism. The young pods and grains of cowpea are flavorful and can be eaten in a variety of ways, such as fried, boiled, stewed, mixed and stuffed. The young pods can be fried, also can be cold, in addition can also be used for processing pickled, frozen, dried, preserved vegetables, processed into canned food and so on.

2, nutrition

Per 100 grams of fresh food containing calories 28 kcal, protein 2.7 g, 0.2 g of fat, 5.8 g of carbohydrates, 1.8 g of dietary fiber, vitamin A20 micrograms, 120 micrograms of carotene, vitamin B10.07 mg, vitamin B20.07, niacin 0.8 mg, vitamin B60.06 mg, folic acid 75.4 mcg, vitamin C 18 mg.

Vitamin E 0.65 mg, Calcium 42 mg, Phosphorus 50 mg, Potassium 145 mg, Sodium 4.6 mg, Magnesium 43 mg, Iron 1 mg, Zinc 0.94 mg, Selenium 1.4 mcg, Copper 0.11 mg, Manganese 0.39 mg.

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