RED BEAN

    Red bean is a kind of nuts with the scientific name Vigna angularis larger than the mung beans are used in Indonesian cuisine, such as red bean soup and krecek chili fries. These beans can also be used a mixture of cake or paste filling, so it can be healthier and beans is known by the name of Azuki in Japan. In Japan, these beans are usually processed into red bean paste as filling of dorayaki. To cook dried red beans, First rinse red bean, then remove any stones or damaged beans, then soak overnight in cold water. In the morning changing the soaking water and bring to a boil and cook until the beans are cooked, usually between 15 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the type of bean. 100 grams of red beans contain 346 kcal of energy, protein 23.4 g, fat 1.8 g, carbohydrates 59.8 g, 83 mg calcium, phosphorus 403 mg, 7 mg of iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, iron, folic acid, antioxidant and high fiber.

    Some benefit of red bean is one of vegetable protein source. Red beans contain complete protein, with all kinds of amino acids necessary for good nutrition. In contrast to meat, nuts lower in fat and cholesterol-free. when the body benefits derived protein red beans, also supports heart health of soluble fiber provided by these beans. Controlling blood sugar levels, the fiber in beans helps lower blood cholesterol levels by helping push cholesterol, through the digestive tract before the body absorb it. Red beans have a low glycemic index, so the beans can be a healthy choice for diabetics or for those who want to control blood sugar levels. Good for digestion, red beans have fiber content much like green beans. The fiber content is very helpful digestion occurs in the intestine. Fiber helps bowel movement always runs well. Finally, this could lead to a good thing in the smooth bowel movements and can lower the risk of colon cancer symptoms. One of natural antioxidants source, the red bean antioxidant levels high enough, so that the red beans can prevent cells from damage and accelerate the regeneration of dead cells caused by free radicals in the body. Based on a survey of the US Department of Agriculture, which is an amazing result that red beans have high antioxidant and exceed the quality of the antioxidants contained in fruits other.