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Fava beans are
also an excellent food source of folate, and manganese, supplying over 20
percent of the DV for these nutrients per 1/4 cup. Folate supports immune
system function, cardiovascular health and helps form red blood cells.
Manganese is needed for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and
cholesterol.
Promote Heart Health
In addition to
being an excellent source of nutrients that support cardiovascular health, fava
beans are high in dietary fibre, providing 9 g per 1/4 cup. Legumes such as
lima beans are a source of both types of dietary fibre, soluble and insoluble,
but are particularly rich in soluble fibre. Consuming soluble, fibre-rich foods
may help improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Soluble fibre is
particularly effective at lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
levels, commonly referred to as "bad" cholesterol.
Aid Weight
Management
Fava beans are
also high in protein, offering 10 g per 1/4-cup serving. According to a study
published in 2010 in the "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition,"
overweight or obese individuals who followed a calorie-controlled,
high-protein, high-fibre diet lost more weight than those on a standard
calorie-controlled, high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet. Participants included 89
overweight or obese women aged 18 to 65 years, who followed their diets for 10
weeks. Participants on the high-protein, high-fibre diet not only lost more
body weight and total fat, but they also enjoyed lower total cholesterol and
LDL cholesterol levels. With their combined protein and fibre content, fava
beans can help with weight loss.
Enhance immunity: Vitamin C
promotes the white blood cells production and assists in the functioning of
these immune cells. Vitamin C is an antioxidant which prevents the oxidative
damage and helps in the functioning of white blood cells. It is also believed
that Vitamin C enhances the immune system, assist to counteract the colds and
prevent illness.
Anaemia prevention: Anaemia is the result of the low haemoglobin and red blood
cells. It results to the poor functioning of the brain to reduce immunity due
to the low energy levels. It is estimated that half of the anaemia cases is
caused due to the low presence of iron and others are caused by the genetic
factors. Broad beans provide 1.5 mg of iron which helps to treat as well as
prevent anaemia.
Prevents cancer: The damage of
DNA is the cause of cancer. As Vitamin B9 helps in the reproduction of DNA, it
forbids the damage of DNA and helps to replicate the damaged cells. The low
presence of Vitamin B9 is related to the high chances of breast, brain,
cervical, colon and lung cancer. Since Broad beans provide an adequate amount
of Vitamin B9, it should be added to the diet.
Eliminates free
radicals: Manganese provides an antioxidant properties
which helps to remove the free radicals from the human body. The free radicals
results in cells damage that leads to cancer and other diseases. So addition of
manganese rich foods such as Broad beans helps to prevent the chances of health
ailments.
Prevents
osteoporosis: Manganese helps to cure osteoarthritis
syndrome and osteoporosis as it adds density to the minerals and bones. It is
an essential element for the development and repair of bones. Further research
is still needed on the mechanisms and roles of manganese on the human body.
Improves sleep: The evidence
shows that tryptophan provides the sedative effect that helps to provide the
sound sleep. It also assists to promote overall health. Lack of sleep is the
cause for reduction in memory, concentration, depression, weight gain, muscle
aches and others. Tryptophan is an aid for the problems related to insomnia or
sleep apnea without side effects.
Eye health: The research shows that thiamine has the ability to prevent the
eye ailments such as glaucoma and cataracts. This is possible as it influence
the signals of nerves and muscles which are essential in transmitting the
information from eyes to brain.
Prevents tooth decay:
Phosphorus helps to maintain the health of the gums and teeth.
Vitamin D, Calcium and Phosphorus is essential to maintain the dental health.
It supports the tooth enamel, holds the teeth, mineral density of jaw-bone.
These vitamins and minerals assist to treat the tooth decay. Vitamin D with
phosphorus is essential to balance the calcium in the body and enhance its
absorption during the formation of tooth. Vitamin D reduces the gum
inflammation related to periodontal gum disease.
Reduce stroke: The study shows
that the people having high amount of Vitamin C in the blood, their risk of
stroke was reduced by 42%. The addition of fruits and vegetables rich in
Vitamin C reduce the chances of having stroke.
Brain health: The function of brain relies upon the oxygen. The absence of
iron results to the low productivity, poor memory and apathy. The people with
low levels of iron experience the symptoms such as restlessness, irritable and
inattentive which could be eliminated by restoring the iron levels.
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