KONTAN.CO.ID – Beans have many health benefits, one of which is good for increasing energy. When fasting, the body needs more energy to withstand hunger while doing various activities, for that beans are very suitable to be consumed during iftar or sahur.
The nutrient content in beans includes protein, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C and contains a lot of healthy good for health of course.
In addition, beans are also one of the vegetables that are easily processed into various types of food. In fact, you can boil chickpeas and eat them right away.
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Here are some interesting health benefits of chickpeas reported by NDTV Food, including:
1. Good for Energy
Beans contain lots of iron which has the benefit of being able to increase Iron is a component of red blood cells that is important for transporting oxygen from the lungs to cells throughout the body. This increases energy in the body which is useful especially when fasting.
2. Good for Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails
The next benefit of chickpeas is that it is good for healthy skin, hair and nails. Beans with a type of easily absorbed silicone are important for the formation of healthy connective tissue and strengthen nails and promote healthy skin.
3. Bone Health
Reported by NDTV, According to the book ‘Healing Foods’ chickpeas are rich in vitamin K which has the benefits of osteocalcin which is the main non-collagenous protein found in bones. These compounds lock calcium molecules in the bones, strengthening them from within.
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4. Prevent Free Radicals
The antioxidant content in green beans is believed to be able to counteract and prevent various free radicals that are harmful to health. So that consuming beans regularly can prevent various serious diseases, one of which is cancer.
5. Detox Effect
Chickpeas with their strong diuretic properties can act as a great detoxifier and help rid your body of unwanted toxins.
6. Maintain Heart Health
Beans contain lots of calcium and flavonoids which are beneficial for maintaining heart health. Flavonoids are polyphenol antioxidants that are found in many fruits and vegetables. High amounts of flavonoids have enormous anti-inflammatory properties that regulate thrombotic activity in cells and prevent blood clots in arteries.
7. Good for Sight
Rich in carotenoids, chickpeas can play an effective role in preventing macular degeneration (a condition that causes decreased vision and eye function). In addition, chickpeas are also rich in lutein and Zeaxanthin which help maintain night vision.
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