Adzuki Beans

Health Benefits and uses of Adzuki Beans are

• Great source of magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, fiber, manganese and B Vitamins, such as niacin, thiamin and riboflavin, adzuki beans contribute to the overall health of the body.
• Good source of energy, promote regular bowel movements and help in lowering cholesterol.
• Help in preventing breast cancer.
• Help the liver to detoxify. Just a quarter cup of adzuki beans contains 100% of the recommended daily intake of molybdenum, a trace mineral that produces the enzyme sulfite oxidase which is crucial for liver detoxification.
• Rich in soluble fiber, the beans speed up the elimination of wastes from the body and prevent the body from absorbing harmful substances.
• Since adzuki beans are known to benefit bladder, reproductive functions and kidneys, they are used to reat problems such as urinary dysfunction and bladder infections.
• tone up the heart and spleen, heal swelling in edema, stop vomiting and diarrhea.
• The presence of soluble fiber in the beans also reduces the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood.
• ideal for people who are on weight-loss diet, since they are low in fat and high in protein. The high-protein content makes you feel full for long and the low-fat content helps in limiting calorie intake.
• They aide in diabetes prevention as they maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
• They build up a strong metabolism that enables the body to quickly and efficiently metabolize the food eaten.
• They contain protease inhibitors that are known to disrupt the development of cancerous cells.