Beans came to our table from Central and South America, it was here that the indigenous population began to cultivate this species of legumes 5-6 thousand years ago. Even then, millions of people knew about its beneficial properties and high nutritional value.
The most popular variety among the Indians was the "black eye" - a type of bean with a black circle in the middle. In ancient Rome, beans were a constant dish on the tables of both Greeks and Romans. In the modern world, almost all world cuisines use it in their arsenal to prepare healthy and delicious dishes that not only completely saturate the human body, but also completely harm the figure. This is due to the fact that, despite a very high calorie content, the fat content in this type of bean is minimal. Seeds and fruits of black eye beans are very often consumed both in the form of side dishes and soups or canned goods. It is also interesting that after conservation it will retain up to 70% of all its useful vitamins and minerals.
Black Eye Beans - Chemical Composition
An excellent reason for inclusion in the human diet is the chemical composition of beans. 100 grams of product contains:
- Carbohydrates - 55 gr.
- Squirrel - 21 gr.
- Water - 14 gr.
- Fats - only 2 gr.
In addition, the composition of the beans includes such trace elements as:
- Iodine.
- Iron.
- Magnesium.
- Sodium.
- Cobalt.
- Phosphorus.
Black Eye Beans - Good
You can talk about the
beneficial properties of such a plant as beans for a long time. It has been used for a very long time in order to improve the human body. Even in antiquity, the black eye variety was used to treat a wide variety of diseases: arrhythmias, rheumatism, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, diabetes and tuberculosis. It is also known for its widespread use in heart failure, kidney disease, obesity, and in diet. In addition, beans are used as a diuretic, wound healing, antibacterial or antipyretic.
All these useful properties are associated with the special effect of this species of legumes on the body, namely:
- Normalization of salt metabolism in organs and tissues.
- Stimulation of the genitourinary system.
- Easy sedation.
- Improving the work of the stomach.
It should be remembered that beans, like any other substance on our planet, can be both a medicine and poison. It has a number of contraindications, in which its use must be reduced to a minimum.
With great care, you should eat beans in the following diseases:
- Nephritis.
- Cholecystitis.
- Gastritis.
- Any kind of ulcers.
- Gout.
People over 60 are advised to reduce the proportion of beans in their diet, however, it is not recommended to completely exclude it from food.
Beans "black eye" - features of the species
This type of bean does not need soaking and cooking for a long time during cooking. In addition to its characteristic appearance, it can also be identified by a strong vegetable smell. Due to its low fat content and high calorie content, it can be considered an ideal product for people trying to lose weight or sitting on a cleansing diet.