Legumes are considered one of the most important foods in the world, and they form an essential pillar in a healthy diet, which the human body needs to obtain energy.
Legumes are the third largest plant family on earth in terms of the number of species, as they consist of approximately 20,000 species, and therefore it is difficult for a person to identify all members of this family, and this applies exactly to black beans, which are also known as turtle beans, Due to the thickness of its shell and the similarity of its external appearance to a turtle shell.
Fighting blood sugar
Black beans, which belong to the legume family, are considered an amazing nutritional treasure that helps the human body resist diseases. Nutritionist and owner of the Diet Center, Sawsan Al-Wazzan Jabri, says, in an interview with Sky News Arabia, that black beans offer a variety of vitamins. And minerals that are beneficial to human health, and they are characterized by their high content of protein and fiber, and this helps to control sugar and cholesterol in the blood, so one cup of cooked black beans contains about 15 grams of fiber, which studies have confirmed its role in fighting blood sugar.
Supports heart health
According to Al-Wazzan Jabri, black beans are healthy for the heart, because they contain folic acid, antioxidants, and vitamin B6, in addition to being completely cholesterol-free. These elements support heart health, as vitamin B6 and folic acid prevent the accumulation of a compound known as homocysteine. , which can damage blood vessels and lead to heart problems.
The compounds quercetin and saponins present in black beans also help reduce the chances of developing atherosclerosis of the heart..
Calcium, Iron and Omega 3
Al-Wazzan Jabry adds that the original home of black beans is Latin America, where they are included in the preparation of many meals, noting that they also contain fiber that helps the body regulate cholesterol, and they also contain calcium and iron that help get rid of anemia, in addition to being rich in Omega 3, which is one of the substances that maintain the balance of many vital processes in the body, such as blood pressure, inflammation, pain and blood clotting..
Bone strength and joint flexibility
For her part, nutritionist Tala Al-Khatib says in an interview with “Sky News Arabia” that one of the health benefits of black beans is that they help maintain healthy bones, because they contain iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and zinc, while phosphorus and calcium play an important role in strengthening the immune system. Bone Structure: Iron and zinc promote bone strength and joint flexibility.
Cancer protection
Al-Khatib adds that black beans contain the highest percentage of antioxidants, which contribute to protection against cancer, pointing to the role that selenium can play in this context, a mineral that is not found in most types of fruits and vegetables, in addition to the role of folic acid. which may reduce the risk of several types of cancer.
According to Al-Khatib, the precautions for eating black beans are only related to the inconvenience that gases may cause in the stomach, in addition to the feeling of bloating. (Sky News)