Al-Marsad newspaper: Sweet lupine is rich in vitamins and minerals important for the body.
And about the benefits of sweet lupine:
1- Reduces cholesterol in the blood: The protein in lupine helps reduce cholesterol in the blood, and this protects the body from heart diseases, such as: atherosclerosis and heart attacks.
2- Useful for diabetics: Lupine can help treat diabetes due to the protein in it, because it helps control the level of insulin produced by the body, thus maintaining blood sugar levels within their normal limits.
3- Reduces high blood pressure: Lupine protein extracts may help correct the weakness of the lining of blood vessels, thus reducing high blood pressure and protecting against complications from high.
4- Protects the heart: High cholesterol, high blood pressure or high sugar lead to heart disease, and because lupine lowers all of their levels, it contributes to protecting against heart disease.
5- Reduces weight: Thanks to its high fiber content, lupine helps you feel full for a long time, thus eating less food, according to “Web Medicine”.
6- Fights free radical damage: Lupine contains several types of phenolic compounds and phytosterols that fight free radical damage, in addition, the antioxidants in lupine protect the kidneys, liver, brain and heart.
7- Maintains the health of the intestines: Lupine promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria, and it also reduces the growth of harmful bacteria, such as Clostridium bacteria, thus maintaining the proper balance of intestinal microflora and warding off several imbalances, such as: diarrhea, Visceralgia, and irritable bowel syndrome.
8- Reduces the risk of colon cancer: As lupine is rich in fiber, it will facilitate the process of excreting waste and feces from the intestine and prevent the accumulation of feces in the colon, as it prevents the growth of harmful bacteria, which in turn reduces the risk of colon cancer.
9-Strengthens the bones: Lupine includes good proportions of phosphorous and calcium, and these minerals are very important for the health of bones and teeth.
10- It contains a high percentage of protein: One cup of lupine contains approximately 26 grams of protein, which in turn helps to regulate the metabolism in the body and build cells and tissues properly.
11- Strengthens immunity: Lupine contains most of the essential minerals and vitamins that the body needs, such as: Vitamin A, Vitamin B and Vitamin C, which in turn strengthen the immune system and make the body able to fight infection.
12- Treats anemia: The iron in lupine helps form hemoglobin, and vitamin C enhances iron absorption.
13- Fights constipation: The fiber content in lupine helps to increase the softness of the stool, and it also facilitates the passage of stool through the intestines. This will not only help treat constipation, but also prevent complications of constipation, such as: hemorrhoids and anal fissures.