One of the main products which are the cornerstone of healthy nutrition is haricot. It is the most ancient bean culture it is popular on all continents. No wonder, from it it is possible to prepare great variety of dishes, and the advantage of haricot is proved in practice for a long time.
Alternative to meat
Haricot isn't casually called a vegetable analog of meat. Extremely protein-rich, it is recognized as an obligatory product for those who adhere to the principles of vegetarianism or hold a post. And, the protein received from haricot differs in the high level of digestibility – 70-80%. Besides, beans of this culture contain arginine – the substance interfering growth of sugar in blood. And it means that it needs to be eaten that who has diabetes.
The advantage of haricot also consists in the high content of minerals and amino acids. Iron, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sulfur – so various set of minerals makes haricot the little queen of a big table. And the citric acid which is its part is responsible for the major metabolic processes proceeding in a human body promotes the best mocheobrazovaniye and removal of slags and toxins.
She is different
Different types of haricot differ in color of beans. White, red, green and even black – everyone has advantages. For example, the advantage of white beans in addition is expressed by the increased content of zinc and copper; red is a champion in availability of vitamins of group B; green is characterized by low caloric content, reduces risk of development of myocardial infarctions and cleans an organism from hazardous substances; and the advantage of black haricot is expressed by existence in the composition of the insoluble fibers interfering formation of cholesteric "plaques".
The optimal variant is to use several types of haricot in food. Especially as they will perfectly add each other even within one dish.
Traditional medicine
The advantage of haricot is also that it can be used at treatment of various illnesses. So, flour from the processed beans helps to get rid of wounds, ulcers and burns quickly. Bring stones and sand out of kidneys, broth from haricot shutters will allow to prevent development of hypostases. Broth from pods of haricot is recommended to diabetics, and the juice received from immature fruits is effective in fight against pancreatitis.
A little "but"
Those who from now on solved seriously "подналечь" on haricot need the following information. Fresh beans contain toxic agents therefore before preparation it is necessary to soak haricot in water not less than five hours. A contraindication to consumption of haricot are diseases of digestive tract and gout. It is also recommended to elderly people to refuse this bean culture.
Regular use of bean puree in the form of a face pack will allow to prolong beauty and youth of skin.
Besides, a number of scientists claims that the advantage of haricot is in its unique anticarcinogenic properties that is especially relevant in connection with the rapid growth of oncological diseases recorded around the world.