Benefits of bean sprouts

According to physician Bui Dac Sang, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association, bean sprouts are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C, along with minerals, amino acids, proteins and phytochemicals (beneficial plant compounds). The nutritional composition of 100 g of green bean sprouts includes: 5.5 g of protein, 5.3 g of glucid, 38 mg of calcium, 91 mg of phosphorus, 1.4 mg of iron.

Important vitamins include B1 (0.2 mg), B2 (0.13 mg), B6 ​​(0.09 mg), PP (0.75 mg), C (10 mg), E (15-25 mg). Compared to whole mung beans, when sprouted into bean sprouts, the nutritional content increases significantly: Vitamin B2 increases 2-4 times, carotene doubles, vitamin C increases 40 times, vitamin B12 increases 10 times, and the total B vitamin group increases 30 times.

Uses of bean sprouts

Easy to digest, detoxifying, good for the heart

Bean sprouts are easier for the body to digest than whole green beans. The vegetable fat in bean sprouts helps regulate cholesterol, which is good for people with heart disease or on a weight loss diet.

Rich in vitamins, it helps to clear heat, detoxify, reduce inflammation, promote urination, and reduce bloating. In particular, bean sprouts are suitable for people who often work outdoors in hot weather.

Support to enhance male physiology

Bean sprouts are very good for men thanks to their high vitamin E and C content. Vitamin E helps keep sperm healthy; Vitamin C is an antioxidant, prevents sperm from clumping, increases mobility, stimulates desire and increases fertility; Vitamin B12 is important in cell maturation and DNA synthesis, a deficiency can reduce sperm count and mobility.

Men can eat boiled bean sprouts, stir-fried kidney and heart, and pickled bean sprouts. Of these, stir-fried bean sprouts with kidney and heart are considered beneficial in overcoming premature ejaculation. Men who are being treated for sperm problems can eat 550g of bean sprouts/day.

Beautify skin, support female hormones

Bean sprouts contain many antioxidants such as vitamins E and C that help absorb UV rays, reduce dark spots, limit wrinkles, make skin smooth, retain moisture, and make skin brighter and healthier.

According to Oriental medicine, to improve dry skin and wrinkles, you can use 500g of roasted, finely ground dried soybean sprouts, mixed with white wine, drink 3g/time, 3 times a day, continuously for 3 months to help the skin become brighter and smoother.

In addition, trace elements such as zinc, omega-3 and antioxidants in bean sprouts also help regulate female hormones and increase estrogen. Women who eat bean sprouts regularly can help reduce menstrual disorders, slow down menopause, and improve their health.

Support cancer prevention

Bean sprouts help purify the body, support the elimination of toxins, including arsenic. This is a good food for people with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's. In particular, bean sprouts are also beneficial in supporting cancer prevention, especially breast cancer and colon cancer.

With high nutritional content and many health benefits, bean sprouts are easy to prepare and should be included in daily meals. However, you should choose clean bean sprouts, without using chemical stimulants, and avoid eating them raw if hygiene is not ensured to avoid the risk of bacterial infection./.