Long Dried Catarino Beans (250g)

Description

Beans are a food that belongs to the legume group. Their high content of plant-based protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, and several minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, make them an excellent food. They should be included in the diet at least three times a week, in two daily servings. One serving corresponds to 1 tablespoon of raw dried beans (25g) or 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooked dried/fresh beans (70 to 80g).

Because they lack all the essential amino acids our bodies need, the protein in beans is low biological value (like other legumes). However, consuming them with grains allows you to obtain all the essential amino acids, as the proteins in legumes and the proteins in foods from the grain group complement each other. Therefore, by eating a meal with beans and a food from the grain group, such as rice, you will be consuming all the essential amino acids your body needs.

Nutritional Information:

Per 100g:

Energy – 1112 kJ/262 kcal;

Lipids- 0.5 g;

Carbohydrates – 34.1 g;

Fiber – 19.3 g;

Proteins – 21.2 g.

How to Use:

A food widely used in traditional cuisine and suitable for making a variety of recipes such as soups, feijoadas, pâtés, chilis, salads, etc.

Soak for 8 hours, cook for 1 hour in the pressure cooker. Adding a strip of kombu seaweed during the soaking and cooking process will help tenderize the beans and make them more digestible.

6 health benefits of eating beans

Source of B vitamins – Beans prevent tiredness, fatigue, mood swings and neurological disorders caused by a lack of B vitamins in the body.

Combats anemia – Eating beans prevents iron deficiency anemia. When combined with foods containing vitamin C, such as oranges, the body absorbs even more of the mineral.

Source of potassium – Because they are rich in potassium, beans contribute to heart health, in addition to contributing to muscle relaxation, preventing cramps, before or after physical activity.

Prevents cavities – The combination of rice and beans provides a daily dose of fluoride that can help control cavities in teeth, as they better absorb the fluoride present in treated water.

Prevents constipation – The high fiber content in beans helps improve digestive function, facilitating intestinal transit. Controls blood sugar spikes – Another benefit of bean fiber: it prevents sugar from entering the bloodstream too quickly, maintaining optimal glucose levels.

Credits: Active Life

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