Health benefits of winged beans
The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that thanks to its rich nutritional composition, winged beans have become an effective medicine in the treatment of many different diseases, specifically:
Good for pregnant women's health
The rich source of vitamins and minerals in winged beans is essential for fetal development, increasing cognitive ability and brain development, and preventing the risk of birth defects.
100g of winged beans can contain 16.5% of the daily folate requirement, which is a substance involved in cell division and DNA synthesis of the fetus. The protein provided by winged beans also helps the newborn to inherit better quality breast milk.
Slows down the aging process, strengthens immunity
Winged beans contain a huge amount of antioxidants, especially vitamin C - an essential ingredient involved in the formation of collagen, regenerating connective tissue to keep the skin smooth and elastic. In addition, vitamin C also helps increase the body's resistance to fight against external pathogens.
Suitable for people who are losing weight, preventing constipation
According to research, winged beans are also a low-calorie and high-fiber vegetable. When we take this substance into the body, it will slow down the absorption of fat and sugar, thereby helping to stabilize blood sugar, suitable for patients who are overweight, have dyslipidemia and diabetes.
Besides, because fiber is insoluble, you will feel full for a long time, reduce cravings, stimulate the digestive system and intestinal motility to work more efficiently, and limit constipation.
The perfect alternative to animal protein
Similar to soybeans, soy beans, and other legumes, the protein content in winged beans is sufficient to provide the body, making them a perfect choice for vegetarians who want to supplement protein without animal sources.
Winged beans are good for health but not everyone can eat them.
Support treatment of asthma
Patients with chronic asthma need to be supplemented with magnesium regularly to control the symptoms of the disease. What is special is that winged beans contain a lot of magnesium, when people with asthma eat winged beans, it will help reduce acute asthma attacks, relax bronchial muscles and regulate breathing rhythm.
Good for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease
Potassium contained in winged beans helps stabilize heart rate, limit oxidation of blood vessels, reduce bad cholesterol, control blood pressure, protect the heart against the risk of stroke, myocardial ischemia, regulate insulin, support glucose metabolism and balance blood sugar levels.
In Oriental medicine, this vegetable is considered to be cool, sweet, nutritious, and reduces symptoms of indigestion and bloating.
People who should not eat winged beans
Although winged beans are very good for health, like any other food or medicine, you should not overuse them. Health & Life Newspaper quoted Dr. Vu Duy Thanh as saying that the following people should not use winged beans:
- People with urinary tract stones due to oxalate should not use it because the stones will develop more strongly.
- People with a history of allergy to winged bean should not use it.
- People with gout should not use winged beans, as this will make the disease worse.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/nhung-nguoi-khong-nen-an-dau-rong-ar911157.html
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