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Sunday 5 November 2017

Health Benefits Of Fava Beans

By Brenda Cox


These are among the most ancient cultivated plant in the world and very easy to grow. They are often grown as cover crops since they are leguminous plants thus they can fix nitrogen in the soil. Fava beans, unlike other leguminous beans, can withstand harsh climatic conditions such as cold, high salinity among others.

They are easily harvested while they are still young because, at this time, their leaves and immature pods can be eaten. The immature seeds can be used to make pot herbs which is a popular dish of the ancient times. The mature ones are usually removed from the pods and boiled to remove the seed coat or be fried.

The grains are very rich in proteins as well as other nutritional elements which are beneficial to humans. The legumes are a rich source of vitamin B6, K and different types of vitamins. They also have folic acid which plays a big role in energy production during metabolism. They also have a hand in the proper functioning of the nervous systems and the proper functioning of the blood cells.

Broad grain has been known to be very important in the diet of a pregnant woman. Mostly this is usually associated with the reduction of the risks of congenital disabilities. This is due to the abundant folate content in them. Consumption of these gains during the first few week of pregnancy when the fetus is developing is the best time.

Manganese is also a major and essential component that is mainly found in grains. It is important in the formation of bones and prevents calcium deficiency in the body leading the formations of very strong bones formation. Manganese, together with other elements such as copper and zinc can prevent the occurrence of diseases such as osteoporosis.

Magnesium, an element known to eradicate the risks of cardiac diseases is also found in broad grains. Many people depend on the food supplements as a source of magnesium since the body cannot produce enough of it. Thus through these grains, one can have them in sufficient amount. They reduce the blood pressure thus cause the decrease in risks of heart attacks. This activity is enhanced mostly when consumed with other supplements such as vegetables and fruits.

For the body to respond to the diseases, it needs a strong immune system. These grains are rich in copper which keeps the health of the blood cells in check. They boost the activities of the leucocytes as they destroy the free radicles that may cause the formation of tumors and cancer cells. These can be supplemented in the diet since the body produces very little of it. Other health benefits include prevention and control of diseases such as Parkinson disease.

However, there are others who do not eat these grains since they affect their health. There are medications that when taken cannot allow a person to eat these seeds because they may have the negative reaction. Some genetic factors have also been associated with the inability to consume these beans. Favism is as a result of consumption of broad grains by people suffering from a genetic disorder that does not allow them to eat them.it is characterized by hemolytic anemia where white blood cells are destroyed at a high rate.




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