3 things to avoid when drinking black bean water in the summer.
Black beans can not only be cooked into sweet soup or porridge, but they can also be roasted and brewed into black bean water, which is very good for health.
Benefits of black bean water
Cooling
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, black beans have a cooling nature, and drinking their water helps to clear heat and expel phlegm. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica," black beans are beneficial for promoting blood circulation and detoxification. Their high fiber content promotes bowel movements, maintains intestinal function, aids digestion, and prevents constipation.
Supplementing calcium helps strengthen bones.
Nutrition expert Xiao Ruyu from Cheng Hsin General Hospital in Taiwan (China) points out that black beans contain calcium and magnesium. You can supplement these two trace elements by drinking black bean water to help strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Calcium is a very important mineral in the formation of bone structure. Therefore, drinking roasted black bean water is one way to naturally supplement calcium for the body. Roasted black bean water has a mild aroma and is very easy to drink.
Estrogen supplementation
Black beans are rich in phytoestrogens, specifically soy isoflavones, which help supplement estrogen deficiencies in women's bodies, retain calcium, reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in menopausal women, and improve hormonal imbalances.
Promotes lipid metabolism and lowers cholesterol.
Black beans contain saponins, which can help promote lipid metabolism and inhibit fat production. Black beans have a sweet taste, are neutral in nature, and affect the spleen and kidneys, helping to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol, while also reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Black beans have diuretic effects and contain sodium, magnesium, calcium, and iron, which can help the kidneys eliminate excess water and lower blood pressure. However, you should not overuse this drink or replace your daily water intake with it. People with chronic kidney disease or long-term kidney dysfunction, poor digestion, or allergies to beans should avoid this drink to prevent harm to their health.
Reduce edema
The high potassium content in black bean water helps eliminate excess sodium from the body and reduces edema.
The online health journal of National Taiwan University Hospital (China) also mentions that every 100g of black beans contains 1663mg of potassium, more than red beans and green beans. In addition, the rich nutritional content of black beans helps with insomnia, reduces constipation, and nourishes postpartum women.
3 things to avoid when drinking black bean water in the summer.
Although black bean water is good for your health, you should also be mindful when consuming this food.
It should not be drunk as a substitute for daily drinking water.
Drinking too much black bean water can cause bloating, indigestion, or diarrhea. You should only drink it 2-3 times a week, about 100-250ml each time.
Do not drink before bedtime.
Black bean water has diuretic properties, and drinking too much before bed can cause frequent nighttime urination and affect sleep quality.
Not suitable for people with a cold constitution.
Because black beans have a cooling effect, those with cold constitutions such as cold extremities, fatigue, diarrhea, etc., should not consume them, as it may worsen their condition.
