The Benefits of Nut

November 18th, 2009 | Tags: ,

Complete nutrition, taste delicious, low calorie, and high fiber, are the hallmarks of nut. Nut, with a variety of kinds, can be processed into delicious food and healthy meal.

Black bean
Rich in Anthocyanin of antioxidants (which is also found in grapes). It’s useful to overcome heart disease and cancer. Black bean soup can also be a dish that warms in the afternoon. Or, it could also serve as a topping on a baked potato dish.

Green peal
Contains good nutrition for the body, such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin B1 and B2, but low in fat. It is sweet and easily digested. And it is suitable for porridge with brown sugar and filling dumplings.

Red bean
Vitamin B1 in the red bean served to increase the ability of the brain. Deficiency is often associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Combine this bean with meat to be a variety of preparations, such as red bean meat soup. This is also to supplement the protein needs of amino acid that is not owned by the red bean.

Soybean
Consumption of 25 grams of soybean per day can reduce the risk of heart attack. This is because the protein contained in it has the effect of lowering cholesterol levels. Thus the research result found by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Several types of processed soybean are tofu, tempeh, and soy milk.

Pea
Pea is the best source of vitamin K, which is influential in maintaining bone health. In addition, folic acid and vitamin B6 in pea are also useful in lowering homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is usually derived from daily foods. High levels of homocysteine related to the risk of narrowing of blood vessels and heart attacks. Vary the topping of pea on top of meals. Not only for health, but also beautify the dish.

Chickpea
Chickpea is the main source of molybdenum that can neutralize sulfite or preservatives. Chickpea is also useful to control blood sugar levels. Usually, chickpeas served with soup or salad.

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