The plant species Phaseolus vulgaris is responsible for providing us with a type of delicious and healthy legume, beans . These are one of the oldest foods known to humans and since their domestication as a crop plant they have been part of the gastronomy of almost all cultures in the world.
There are numerous varieties of beans, with very diverse appearance, size and geographical distribution: Pilarica bean , ganxet bean , cinnamon bean or green bean among many others. However, all of them share properties such as high protein and fiber content, as well as a large amount of essential minerals. These include iron, potassium, selenium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and molybdenum.
Such is the content of some of these minerals in beans, that with just 100 grams of them we can cover, for example, 58% of the recommended daily amount of phosphorus for an adult.
On the other hand, the fiber provided by the consumption of beans helps maintain optimal intestinal transit, improving and preventing constipation situations. A good intake of fiber also improves the absorption of food, which in turn helps regulate cholesterol levels.
Beans are also legumes rich in carbohydrates, especially starch. They contain saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, the proportion of the latter being slightly higher than the previous two.
On the other hand, this food is an excellent source of vitamins, since its components include retinol or vitamin A, thiamine or vitamin B1, riboflavin or vitamin B2 and niacin or vitamin B3, as well as vitamin B6. In addition, beans provide a large amount of folic acid or vitamin B9, necessary for the synthesis of structural proteins and hemoglobin, among many other functions.
Folic acid is especially important in pregnant women, as it prevents the occurrence of congenital malformations.
Therefore, beans should not be missing from the diet of any woman of childbearing age, especially if she is trying to conceive or is already pregnant.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that all the vitamin content that beans offer contributes to fighting free radicals, while helping to maintain well-cared skin and prevent the symptoms of aging, thanks to their antioxidant effects.
Are you looking for a special bean? At Casa Perris you will find more than 20 varieties of beans
