Legumes contain a lot of protein and essential amino acids , which our body really needs to form, restore and renew their cells and tissues, and also produce enzymes and hormones. Our "heroes" are rightly considered a "golden" source of carbohydrates - substances that supply us with energy. Respectful and worthy of a solid indicator of the content of dietary fiber. They, we will remind, stimulate digestion, adjust work of an intestine on each of stages of "processing" of nutrition, help to restore structure of its useful microflora, care of well-being of a pancreas and a cholic bubble, possess property to lower jumped pressure (including at toxicoses during pregnancy ), establish a cholesterol metabolism and reduce blood sugar levels.
The list of vitamins and minerals found in the composition of beans is impressive. Here we find: potassium, which has the property of removing edema and regulating the heart rhythm; iron and copper, which are needed for hematopoiesis; zinc, which increases immunity; boron - like zinc, it stimulates the development of male and female hormones, cares for the strength of bone tissue, which is important for future and nursing mothers, because their body consumes a lot of calcium, which must also be retained in their own bones; vitamin B, providing the work of the nervous system; vitamin E - it protects our body from dangerous oxidation and the formation of aggressive compounds, protects against heart and vascular diseases; choline.
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Peas, beans, lentils, frozen green peas and string beans can be boiled, stewed and baked.
If you want the beans to cook quickly, soak them before cooking: in cold water for 5-8 hours, in hot water (90 ° C) - for 2.5-4 hours. Do not forget, then drain this liquid.
To preserve the structure and taste of frozen green beans, it must be poured out of the package directly into the pan without defrosting.
Lentils contain more iron and protein than peas and beans . In addition, it is easier to digest and better absorbed, because the dietary fiber in it a little.
Green peas and green beans differ from other dry beans in that they are rich in ascorbic acid. In addition, they contain less dietary fiber than their "counterparts", so do not irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines and do not cause bloating.
The remaining legumes have the property of increasing the formation of gases in the intestines, so watch for the size of portions.
From legumes, you can also cook a variety of different dishes. They will be able to regulate digestion and improve blood circulation in your body, so you should eat these foods as often as possible.
Bean - the most useful products compared to even vegetables. No vegetable improves your digestion the way it improves legumes.
In order to feel energetic and full of energy , one should consume beans even if not every day, then at least four times a week. From legumes, you can also prepare various home-made cosmetics: scrubs, peels and masks. Chop the peas in a coffee grinder and mix with fatty sour cream or cream, and the face scrub is ready! Mask is made almost as well as scrub, only from fresh peas. Fresh peas are used to make porridge, which is then mixed with olive oil or grape, then applied to the face with a thick layer and aged for 10-15 minutes. After these procedures your skin will be as new, shiny and soft to the touch.