| Content | A staple of Italian cuisine, white kidney beans – also known as cannellini beans – offer benefits for health as excellent sources of vegetarian protein, fiber, and micronutrients. They appear to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, too. White kidney beans are a versatile ingredient that’s easily incorporated into your salads, soups, and stews.
One cup (256 grams) of cooked kidney beans contains roughly
- Calories: 215
- Protein: 13.4 grams
- Fiber: 13.6 grams
- Folate (vitamin B9): 23% of the RDI
- Manganese: 22% of the RDI
- Thiamine (vitamin B1): 20% of the RDI
- Copper: 17% of the RDI
- Iron: 17% of the RDI
such as kidney beans, can help slow the absorption of sugar into the blood and therefore reduce blood sugar levels. | | Barnyard Millet
health benefits of Barnyard Millet:
-Low in calories: It is a good source of highly digestible protein and is least caloric dense compared to other cereals. Almost, one serving of barnyard millets (25g, raw) contains 75-83 calories and 1.5-1.9g of protein.
-Low in glycemix index: The carbohydrate content in Barnyard Millet is quite low. Hence it can be recommended for patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
-Dietary fiber: It contains good amount of both soluble and insolube fiber. The content of fiber in this millet is highest compared to other millets; it is as high as 12.6% including soluble (4.2%) and insoluble (8.4%) fractions. It thus helps in preventing constipation, excess gas, bloating and cramping.
-Gluten free: Like all millets, barnyard millet is also gluten-free.
-Great source of iron: Some of its varieties have high amount of iron (18.6 mg in 100g of raw millet) which is the richest amongst all millets and cereal grains. | Little Millet
| Pistachio nuts are not only tasty and fun to eat but also super healthy.
These edible seeds of the Pistacia vera tree contain healthy fats and are a good source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants.What’s more, they contain several essential nutrients and can aid weight loss and heart and gut health.
Interestingly, people have been eating pistachios since 7000 BC. Nowadays, they're very popular in many dishes, including ice cream and desserts
- Loaded with nutrients. ...
- High in antioxidants. ...
- Low in calories yet high in protein. ...
- May aid weight loss. ...
- Promote healthy gut bacteria. ...
- May lower cholesterol and blood pressure. ...
- May promote blood vessel health. ...
- May help lower blood sugar.
Pistachios are very nutritious, with a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of about 49 pistachios containing the following
- Calories: 159
- Carbs: 8 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Fat: 13 grams (90% are unsaturated fats)
- Potassium: 6% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Phosphorus: 11% of the RDI
- Vitamin B6: 28% of the RDI
- Thiamine: 21% of the RDI
- Copper: 41% of the RDI
- Manganese: 15% of the RDI
| Almonds are one of the world’s most nutritious foods. Over 20 years of research shows that eating almonds can offer an array of benefits to good health.
Nutritional Info
Carbs6 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Sugar1 g
Fat15 g
Saturated1 g
Polyunsaturated-- g
Monounsaturated-- g
Trans0 g
Protein6 g
Sodium0 mg
Potassium-- mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A0 %
Vitamin C0 %
Calcium8 %
Iron6 %
Percentages are based on a diet of 2000 calories a day.
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