Adzuki Bean

Benefits

1. In 2005, a study by scientists revealed that Adzuki bean extract in hot water had inhibitory effects on glucosidase and α-amylase, which could possibly contribute to the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

2. Legumes like Adzuki bean extract contain polysaccharides and phytochemicals that have immunomodulatory functions and antioxidant properties.

3. As Adzuki beans are digested at a slower rate, they have a low glycemic index of 26, helping to not only manage but also prevent type 2 diabetes.

Reference:

Nutritional Composition, Efficacy, and Processing of Vigna angularis (Adzuki Bean) for the Human Diet: An Overview by Yao Wang, Xinmiao Yao, Huifang Shen, Rui Zhao, Zhebin Li, Xinting Shen, Fei Wang, Kaixin Chen, Ye Zhou, Bo Li, Xianzhe Zheng and Shuwen Lu.

Nutrition Facts

For 100 grams of red beans

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fats 0g 0%

Trans Fats –

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 368mg 16%

Carbs 14g 5%

Net Carbs 10g

Fiber 4g 14%

Sugar –

Protein 5g

Calcium 32mg 3%

Iron 1mg 8%

Potassium 0mg 0%

Vitamin D –

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin A 0μg 0%

Vitamin C 0mg 0%

Vitamin B12 –

Vitamin B6 –

Zinc –

Magnesium –

Niacin –

Folate (B9) –

Copper –

Phosphorus –

Vitamin K –

Riboflavin (B2) –

Sugars

Glucose 0g

Fructose –

Sucrose –

Lactose –

Maltose –

Galactose –

Starch –

Fats

Saturated Fats 0g 0%

Monounsaturated Fats 0g

Polyunsaturated Fats 0g

Trans Fats –

Fatty Acids

Total Omega 3 –

Total Omega 6 –

ALA / DHA / EPA / DPA –

Amino Acids

Alanine / Arginine / Aspartic Acid –

Cystine / Glutamic Acid / Glycine –

Histidine / Isoleucine / Leucine –

Lysine / Methionine / Phenylalanine –

Proline / Serine / Threonine –

Tryptophan / Tyrosine / Valine –

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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