In the thick of spring, broad beans are also on the market with greenery. Broad beans are also known as "Hu Bean", "Luohan Bean", "Buddha Bean", "Japanese Bean" and so on. Although it is small and inconspicuous, its health-preserving effects are very good, especially in terms of nourishing the nerves, strengthening the brain and improving intelligence, the effect is even stronger than that of walnuts!

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There are many benefits of small broad beans

1. Good for brain health and prevention of dementia

When it comes to brain health, everyone will think of walnuts. However, although walnuts are good, they have a high fat content, so it is recommended to eat no more than 3 walnuts a day. Broad beans are high in protein and low in fat, which will not put a burden on the body. They are also particularly effective in strengthening the brain:

Broad beans contain calcium, zinc, manganese and other elements. These substances are good for nourishing the nerves and brain. It helps cells, regulates metabolism, etc.

Broad beans contain phospholipids, important components of the brain and nervous tissue, and rich choline, which can enhance human memory and help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Dopamine is an important chemical pheromone in the brain, which is related to motivation, memory, attention and even regulating body movements. Broad beans contain 90 mg of levodopamine per 100 g.

2 Lower blood lipids and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Broad beans are rich in vitamin C and protein and do not contain cholesterol. The crude fiber in broad bean skin can help lower cholesterol, protect blood vessels, and promote intestinal peristalsis.

3 Promote bone growth

The calcium in broad beans is beneficial to the absorption of calcium by bones and can promote the growth and development of human bones.

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Three tips to teach you how to choose high-quality broad beans

1 Look at the color

The color of broad beans is emerald green. Generally speaking, The brighter its color, the better.

However, in order to avoid encountering artificially dyed broad beans when we purchase them, we can breathe into the broad beans with our mouths and pinch them gently to see if the color fades.

2 Look at the shape

The shape of broad beans is oblate. When selecting, we should pay attention to whether the broad beans are full and round in addition to the shape. The fuller the better.

3 Pinch

When selecting, it is best to pinch it with your hands. Good broad beans should be hard and cannot be pinched by hand. Bad broad beans will become soft when pinched and taste bad.

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Eating broad beans with the skin on has better nutrition

The broad beans have a soft texture after being cooked with the skins removed. There are also versions without peeling the skins, but the bean coat is more Hardness affects the soft texture. Which way is more nutritious and healthier to eat?

It is recommended to eat it with the skin, because the tyrosine in broad bean skin is more than that in the meat, which can stimulate the secretion of dopamine, protect the cardiovascular system, and nourish the brain.

Today I will teach you how to make two delicious dishes using skinned broad beans. One is a healthy version of sausage, and the other is bean dregs cake. It is clean and sanitary with no additives. It is healthy and reduces fat, and you will not gain weight if you eat more~

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Healthy version of sausage

Main ingredients: broad beans, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms

Cooking steps

① Beat the broad beans into pulp, put it in a pot and cook over high heat for 5 seconds minutes, remove and let cool.

②Put oil in the pot, add carrots and mushrooms and stir-fry until mature, take them out and set aside.

③Put 4 eggs in a bowl, add 20 grams of water starch and mix well, then add equal proportions of broad beans, soy milk and fried side dishes and mix.

④Pour into the casings, steam over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

Bean dregs cake

Main ingredients broad beans, flour, eggs, baking soda, carrots, mushrooms

Cooking steps

2 servings of broad bean dregs Add 1 portion of flour, 1 egg, 2 grams of baking soda, a little carrots and mushrooms, stir evenly, and place in a pot over low heat until cooked.

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