Introduction: The weather is getting hotter day by day. On hot days, it is recommended to eat more "beans". This is because most bean foods have the effect of strengthening the spleen and promoting diuresis, and are rich in B vitamins and minerals, which can effectively replenish nutrients lost in sweat. Below are several types of beans that are most suitable for eating in the summer.
Heat-clearing Bean ―― Mung Bean
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, mung bean is cool in nature and sweet in taste, with effects such as moistening the throat to quench thirst, clearing heat and replenishing qi, and detoxifying and promoting urination. On a scorching summer day, when the summer heat is overwhelming, a bowl of mung bean soup can instantly refresh the mind. In addition, mung bean can also clear the heat from the stomach and intestines.
Recommended way to eat: Boil into mung bean congee or drink as mung bean soup. Mung bean is cold in nature, so people with a weak spleen and stomach or a cold constitution should not eat too much.
Swelling-reducing Bean ―― Red Bean
Red bean is neutral in nature and can clear heat and detoxify, strengthen the spleen and benefit the stomach, and promote urination to reduce swelling. In the hot summer, the body is prone to edema, and a bowl of red bean soup can effectively relieve it.
Recommended way to eat: Red beans can be paired with coix seed, dried tangerine peel, etc., and cooked with a small amount of rock sugar to make a congee. However, red beans are diuretic, so people with frequent urination should eat less.
Dried Tangerine Peel and Lotus Seed Red Bean Paste
Heart-protecting Bean ―― Edamame
Edamame is rich in nutrients such as plant-based protein, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, and dietary fiber. It also contains health-promoting components such as saponins, phytic acid, and oligosaccharides, which are very beneficial for protecting the cardiovascular system and controlling blood pressure.
Recommended way to eat: Wash the edamame, add Szechuan pepper and star anise, then add water and boil for 8-10 minutes. After cooking, sprinkle with salt while hot and mix well, and it is ready to eat.
Kidney-nourishing Bean ―― Black Bean
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that black corresponds to the kidney, so eating black beans often is good for the kidneys. In addition, the skin of black beans is rich in anthocyanins, which can remove free radicals from the body and resist aging. Furthermore, anthocyanins also have the effect of protecting the eyes.
Recommended way to eat: Use medium heat to dry the moisture in the black beans until the skin cracks. After cooling, pour in vinegar to submerge the black beans, seal and refrigerate for seven days before eating.
Vinegar-soaked Black Beans
Weight-loss Bean ―― Kidney Bean
Kidney beans are nutritious, with high content of protein, calcium, iron, and B vitamins. It is worth noting that the saponins in kidney beans can promote fat metabolism, and they also contain components that can prevent the absorption of carbohydrates, making them one of the ideal foods for weight loss.
Recommended way to eat: Cook the kidney beans thoroughly and make them into a cold dish or cook them directly into congee. It is worth noting that kidney beans contain lectins, so they must be cooked thoroughly to avoid poisoning.
Blood lipid-lowering Bean ―― Soybean
The soy protein and soy sterols in soybeans can significantly improve blood lipids and cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, soybeans also contain a large amount of phytoestrogens, which can reduce the risk of hormone-related cancers in women.
Recommended way to eat: After soybeans are made into soy products, their digestibility can be significantly improved. You can drink more soy milk and eat more tofu.
Braised Duck Wings with Soybeans
Chan Pi Lotus Red Bean Sand
Jealous and black beans
Caramel almonds