{"id":95,"date":"2024-06-09T11:41:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T11:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/?p=95"},"modified":"2024-09-11T10:51:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T10:51:12","slug":"the-protein-power-of-beans-why-you-should-include-them-in-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/the-protein-power-of-beans-why-you-should-include-them-in-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Protein Power of Beans: Why You Should Include Them in Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"95\" class=\"elementor elementor-95\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e8465d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e8465d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80609e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e80609e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/honey-beans-image.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-100\" alt=\"Nigerian honey beans (Pinto Beans)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/honey-beans-image.jpg 960w, https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/honey-beans-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/honey-beans-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/honey-beans-image-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Honey Beans <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc5b4b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7dc5b4b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af030cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af030cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Beans are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. They are a versatile and affordable ingredient that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet. In this article, we will explore the protein power of beans and why you should include them in your diet.<\/p><p><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Protein Content:<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Beans are an excellent source of protein, and not just protein but plant protein that has been researched to be free from the cholesterol which animal protein is feared to carry along with it, making them an ideal option for vegetarians and vegans and anyone trying to stay healthy and free of cardiovascular diseases. They contain all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own, making them a complete protein source. Some of the highest protein-containing beans include:<\/span><\/p><ol><li>Soybeans (29g of protein per 1 cup cooked)<\/li><li>Kidney beans (22g of protein per 1 cup cooked)<\/li><li>Black beans (21g of protein per 1 cup cooked)<\/li><li>Chickpeas (19g of protein per 1 cup cooked)<\/li><li>Pinto beans (18g of protein per 1 cup cooked)<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Health Benefits:<\/strong><br \/>The protein power of beans extends beyond their high protein content. They are also rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Some of the key health benefits of beans include:<\/p><ul><li>Lower cholesterol levels<\/li><li>Improved blood sugar control<\/li><li>Increased satiety and weight loss<\/li><li>Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke<\/li><li>Supports healthy gut bacteria<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43c17dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"43c17dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d360e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d360e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Nigeria, popular beans dishes are:<\/p><ol><li>Aganyin beans<\/li><li>Bean pudding<\/li><li>Bean cakes<\/li><li>Beans soup (Gbegiri)<\/li><li>White Bean pudding (Ekuru)<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15c8e3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15c8e3f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-707ead4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"707ead4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<strong>Aganyin Beans Recipe<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Beans (brown specie)<\/li><li>Water &#8211; enough to cook the till its mashed<\/li><li>Dried long cayenne pepper seeds.<\/li><li>Dried ginger, rosemary, oregano and other spices as preferred\u00a0<\/li><li>Onions to cook the beans as well as add to the sauce<\/li><li>Palm oil<\/li><li>Salt and ground crayfish, dried fish for seasoning (aversion for bullion cubes &#8211; healthy eating)<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2378c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c2378c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1939a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f1939a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ewa-aganyin-picture.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-99\" alt=\"Mashed Beans with aganyin sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ewa-aganyin-picture.jpg 988w, https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ewa-aganyin-picture-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/probiodelights.com.ng\/nutritionessence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ewa-aganyin-picture-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Aganyin beans<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honey Beans Beans are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. 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