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Beans are legumes that form a part of our staple diet worldwide. They are good for the heart, help reduce cancer risk, help control diabetes, regulates your appetite and so much more. There are various types of beans worldwide, many more than you see in the kitchen every day. We have been consuming beans in various forms since ages. History of Beans Beans were apparently bequeathed with the dead in ancient Egypt as a part of some ritual. As far back as 7th millennium BCE, they were cultivated in Thailand. The mention of the term ‘beans’ has been traced back to the Iliad (8th century BCE) and before the 12th century in the West German language. They were also found in their wild state in Afghanistan and the foothills of the Himalayas. It was only in the 2nd millennium BCE did its cultivated form come up in parts of Europe.

Types of Beans

Beans are available in many forms, much more than you probably know about. Some of the most well-known are: • Soya bean • Kidney bean (rajma) • Black kidney bean • Dice bean • Haricot bean • Coffee bean • Green coffee bean There are many other types. Here are a few more: • Pinto • Green • Broad • Runner • Ground • Rice bean • Tuberous • Lima • Hyacinth • Winged • Velvet • Guar • Tarwi • Vanilla • Castor • Cocoa Broadly urad, mung, peanut, pea, and chickpea (Kabuli chana) are also considered beans. But in common kitchen terms, we consider them a sperate category. Whatever the form, you should eat beans often because of their immense health benefits. One of the most popular and quick food is baked beans, tinned and canned for easy consumption. Some of you may prefer to cook fresh beans yourself as well. However, avoid beans if you are suffering from severe gastrointestinal problems. They are also better digested if you keep changing the water and soaking them overnight before cooking. But all this overrides the many health benefits of beans. Essential Nutrients Beans are low on saturated fat, and most of them are rich in: • Protein: Beans are rich in amino acids. They have fewer calories than protein from products dairy. • Folate: This nutrient helps prevent certain fetal defects during pregnancy. Dried beans contain the maximum amount of folate. So, pregnant women should certainly cook some dried beans and add them to their diet. • Fibre/complex carbohydrates: This nutrient helps regulate blood glucose level. Hence, it is highly beneficial for people with diabetes. Fibre also keeps you feeling fuller and thus helps you control binging on food. This, in turn, prevents overeating and helps fight obesity. They are also high on energy. It has soluble fibre that is considered beneficial in controlling blood cholesterol as well. • Anti-oxidants (polyphenols): These can help reduce the physical ageing process, prevent cancer and relieve inflammation. • Healthy bacteria: Some types of beans like black beans promote the growth of healthy bacteria in our intestine. So, beans can help in digestion and any other stomach related problems. • Beans are also very rich in essential Vitamins like A, C, K and minerals like Magnesium, Potassium, Iron and Zinc that has multiple benefits to our health.