White bean powder is milky white, has a delicious taste, and is easy to make into many attractive dishes. So do you understand the nutritional composition and health benefits of this bean powder?

Compared to other types of bean powder, powder made from white beans is much rarer. The reason is that white beans are not commonly grown in Vietnam. However, if you learn about this food, you will definitely want to add white bean powder to your weekly menu.

A few things about white bean powder

White bean powder is a type of powder made from 100% white beans, without any other ingredients added.

Currently, there are 4 types of powder made from white beans that are commonly sold, which are:

• Cannellini bean powder: This is the most commonly used type of bean powder. Powder made from Cannellini beans has high nutritional value, rich in protein, iron, magnesium, fiber and vitamins.
• Navy bean powder: Also known as navy bean powder, originating from the US. The taste of this powder is very mild, moderately sweet, often used to prepare soups.
• Northern bean powder: Very attractive taste, easy to eat, often used for both soups and stews.
• Lima bean powder: Very rich in unsaturated fat, fragrant flavor, used as an ingredient for many stews and soups.

White bean flour is made from white beans, the most commonly used ingredient being Cannellini beans.

What are the nutritional components of white bean powder?

White bean powder has a very diverse nutritional composition, including many nutrients that are beneficial to health.

Research shows that 170g of white bean powder contains:

• 242 calories;
• 17g protein;
• 0.6g lipid;
• 44g carbohydrates;
• 11g fiber.

In addition, there are:

• Cu: 55% daily requirement (DV);
• Vitamin B9: 36%DV;
• Fe: 36%DV;
• K: 21%DV;
• P: 28%DV;
• Mg: 26%DV;
• Thiamine: 17%DV;
• Zn: 22%DV;
• Vitamin B6: 12%DV;
• Ca: 16%DV;
• Selenium: 4%DV;
• Riboflavin: 6%DV.

In addition, this bean powder also contains large amounts of antioxidants (polyphenols), lysine, resistant starch,…

White bean flour contains a lot of carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, so it is highly valued for its nutritional value.

Uses of white bean powder

Here are the special uses of white bean powder that you should not ignore:

Provides beneficial protein for the body

White beans are very rich in protein, in 100g of powder there are about 10g of protein. This is the main component that makes up cells, synthesizes enzymes, hormones and participates in many metabolic activities.

However, this type of powder does not provide all the essential amino acids for the body (about 20 types). Therefore, you need to combine white bean powder with protein-rich foods and other grains such as rice, oats, corn, … to create a nutritional balance.

Supplement fiber, improve overall health

Powder made from white beans has a high fiber content, including both insoluble and soluble forms.

When entering the body, fiber will come into contact with the intestinal wall and stimulate intestinal motility, helping food move faster, digest more effectively and eliminate feces more easily.

Not only that, resistant starch (a type of fiber) is also food for beneficial bacteria. The presence of this ingredient will make the beneficial intestinal bacteria recover quickly and develop more strongly. Thereby helping to improve digestive function, minimizing diarrhea and prolonged constipation.

In addition, fiber also eliminates bad fats and free radicals – the “culprits” that cause many cardiovascular problems and degenerative nerve function. The simultaneous effects of fiber, potassium and unsaturated fat in white beans will help lower blood sugar, prevent coronary artery disease, stroke, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, …

In addition, fiber in white bean powder also regulates blood sugar by increasing insulin sensitivity. This helps prevent and effectively control type 2 diabetes.

Actively supports the journey of weight loss and body shape change

The amount of calories in white bean powder is only more than 240 calories, so there is no risk of weight gain when used regularly.

Meanwhile, the micronutrients in this bean powder reduce the concentration of ghrelin – a hormone that causes hunger. In addition, the soluble fiber in white bean powder also gives the user a feeling of fullness for a long time.

Therefore, if you use white bean powder, you will control your “cravings” well. This will be very beneficial for the journey of losing weight and controlling each person’s weight.

Beautifying and beautifying the skin

Because white bean powder contains many minerals and vitamins, you can use them as a beauty ingredient.

Accordingly, you can mix bean powder with yogurt to make a skin mask or use pure bean powder to exfoliate. Both of the above mentioned skin care methods give very positive results.

Regular use of white bean powder will help you supplement protein, increase disease prevention, support weight loss and beautify the skin.

Some notes when choosing and using white bean powder

Here are some notes to remember when choosing, using and preserving powder made from white beans:

• When buying pre-processed powder, you should choose branded products, carefully packaged and with a long expiration date. Do not buy products that are sold on the market, without labels and difficult to evaluate the ingredients inside.
• If you make your own bean powder, you need to wash it, then dry it in the sun, then roast it until fragrant, and grind it before putting it in a box for later use.
• With a large amount of bean powder, we should not store it in one jar but divide it into small jars or zip bags (enough for one use). This way, taking out the ingredients will be easier, faster and will not affect the parts that need to be preserved.
• You can store the powder in room temperature or in the refrigerator as you like. However, you should put it in a dark bag or jar, avoiding direct sunlight for better preservation.
• Only eat cooked bean powder to avoid poisoning and indigestion. Cook at high temperature until the powder is well-cooked to ensure safety when using.
• Use bean powder according to commonly used recipes, do not combine it arbitrarily with other foods to avoid counterproductive effects.

White bean powder is only beneficial for health and beauty when you use it correctly and for the right people.

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