Introduction: As the saying goes, "Five grains are suitable for nourishment, but without beans, the balance is lost." This indicates that since ancient times, beans have been highly nutritious, and without them in one's diet, nutritional balance is compromised. Next, let's introduce the nutritional value of beans.
1 Red Bean
Red beans are divided into two types: long red beans and rice red beans. Long red beans, also known as long beans, are often eaten as a vegetable. Rice red beans can be cooked with rice to make porridge or used as a filling for bean paste. Cowpeas are sweet and neutral in nature, with the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, tonifying the kidneys, and stopping leukorrhea. They are especially suitable for those with a weak spleen and stomach causing indigestion, bloating, or kidney deficiency leading to spermatorrhea and increased vaginal discharge.
Red Bean and Pumpkin Dumpling Soup
2 Kidney Bean
Kidney beans, also called green beans, are sweet, neutral, and warm in nature. They have the effects of warming the middle jiao to promote qi circulation, benefiting the intestines, stopping hiccups, and tonifying the kidneys and vital energy. They are not only rich in protein and various trace elements like calcium and iron but are also characterized by high potassium, high magnesium, and low sodium. They are particularly suitable for patients with heart disease and those with kidney disease, hypertension, and other conditions requiring a low-sodium and low-potassium diet. Note that they must be cooked thoroughly, otherwise, they can cause poisoning.
Potato, Kidney Bean, and Pork Stir-fry
3 Black Bean
Black beans are sweet and neutral in nature, with the effects of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening the body, activating blood and promoting urination, and detoxification. They are especially suitable for those with kidney deficiency. For those with low back pain or tinnitus caused by kidney deficiency, you can take 50 grams of black beans and 500 grams of dog meat, cook them until tender, and add seasonings to eat. In addition, black beans are also known as the "black hair maiden." The soy milk, tofu, and other products made from it are excellent dietary remedies for those with premature graying of hair or hair loss due to kidney deficiency.
Black Bean and Black Sesame Paste
4 Broad Bean
Broad beans are sweet and neutral in nature, with the effect of strengthening the spleen to promote urination and resolve dampness. They are especially suitable for those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea. However, broad beans should not be eaten raw or in large quantities to prevent bloating. It is particularly important to note that a small number of people may develop acute hemolytic anemia after eating broad beans, commonly known as "fava bean disease," and should be sent to the hospital for immediate treatment.
Bacon and Broad Bean Stir-fry
5 Chickpea
Compared to other beans, the therapeutic effects of chickpeas are particularly prominent. They are abundantly produced in Xinjiang, China, and are named for their resemblance to a hawk's head. They have the effects of stopping diarrhea, detoxifying, and strengthening the body. They are rich in active ingredients such as isoflavones and biochanin A, as well as dietary fiber, which can lower blood sugar. They can also be used to treat bronchitis, mucositis, constipation, dysentery, bloating, skin itching, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Furthermore, chickpeas are rich in anti-inflammatory functional factors, so people with inflammation should drink more chickpea porridge.
Toasted Tofu Skin and Chickpea Salad