The Nutritional Value of White Kidney Beans

The biological name of white kidney bean is cauliflower bean,(Latin name:Phaseolus vulgaris L.) which is named for its variety of flowers and colors. It belongs to bean family, butterfly flower subfamily, kidney bean family, kidney bean genus

Kidney beans are nutritious. It is estimated that every 100 grams of kidney beans contain 23.1 grams of protein, 1.3 grams of fat, 56.9 grams of carbohydrates, 0.24 mg of carotene, 160 mg of calcium, 410 mg of phosphorus, 7.3 mg of iron and rich B vitamins. Fresh beans are also rich in vitamin C. According to modern medical analysis, kidney bean grains contain a variety of globulins such as hemagglutinin.

The main effects of white kidney beans are:

Firstly, kidney bean is a high potassium and low sodium food, which is very suitable for patients with heart disease, arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and salt taboo.

Secondly, kidney beans can improve the immune ability of human blood body, enhance disease resistance, activate lymphoid T cells, promote the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid, and inhibit the development of tumor cells.

Thirdly,white kidney beans can reduce blood sugar.

Lastly,the cellulose contained in white kidney beans can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and digestion.

At present, white kidney bean extract is widely used in food and beverage for weight management and blood glucose regulation. These food and beverage can also be used as ordinary food.