Little known effects of bean sprouts
Bean sprouts are a popular vegetable, especially in East Asian cuisine, made from beans that have been allowed to sprout. Bean sprouts are more nutritious than the original beans and require less cooking time, so they use less energy and retain more vitamins.
The most common and typical bean sprouts are made from mung beans and soybeans. It takes about a week for the sprouts to fully develop.
Below are the specific benefits of bean sprouts.
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Bean sprouts are made simply |
Increase body resistance
Because it contains a lot of vitamin E, bean sprouts can boost the body's immunity, especially for pregnant women to fight health problems.
Reduce the risk of miscarriage
Studies conducted by Western scientists have long shown that the high levels of vitamin E contained in bean sprouts can reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Stress control during pregnancy
The next pointed out usefulness of bean sprouts is that they make the body less stressed thanks to vitamin E and other micronutrients found in this sprouted vegetable.
Improve digestion
Fiber is an important factor in improving digestion that is often overlooked in today's fast-paced and industrialized lifestyle. If you are experiencing digestive discomfort, it is a good idea to eat bean sprouts as these vegetables also have a high fiber content.
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Bean sprouts have more nutrients than the original beans. |
Prevention of neurological defects in newborns
Science has recorded some sad cases of babies born with neurological defects due to folic acid deficiency. Sprouts or bean sprouts contain folic acid to prevent the appearance of defects in the fetus in the mother's womb.
Maintain healthy skin
Skin, especially that of pregnant women, always needs to maintain moisture and nutrients. Vitamin E helps keep skin healthy and regenerates skin cells.
Nutrition for bone formation
Bean sprouts contain estrogen which can increase bone density and formation, as well as prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) so it is very good for the body, especially children in their growing age.
According to SKDS