There is this general belief that men love eating
beans than women. I have always wondered why
this is so. Could it be as a result of nature? Of
course,I don’t think it is a rule as well.
I remembered beans is one of the major source
of protein being taught in various schools.
Despite that, I couldn’t love beans still. I prefer
rice to any other food.


Everybody knows me as
rice freak. I had eaten rice for a whole week
before and I never got tired of it.
At a point, I had to reason along with the fact
that I needed protein in my body. I was really
deficient of protein and I have to fall in love with
beans by force.

Now, beans is one of my best
food as I’m really enjoying it.
Beans are food plants of the Papilionaceous
family , in which there are as well known trees
as the carob tree or herbs as alfalfa. Beans are
another species of papilionaceous used as food
for the nutritional value of seeds enclosed in
their pods.


The genus Phaseolus is the commonest and it
comprises about 36
species.
1) Phaseolus vulgaris : Also called “common
bean”


2) Phaseolus coccineus: Known by the common
name of runner bean or scarlet runner bean .


3) Phaseolus acutifolius : (Tepary bean)


4) Phaseolus polyanthus : (Year bean)
The above species are still classified into
varieties. Some of which are :

* kidney beans

* soy beans

* garbanzo beans

* adzuki beans

* lima beans

* red lentils

* green lentils

* brown lentils

* black beans

* black eyed peas

* broad beans

* red beans

* butter beans

* fava beans

* great northern beans

* haricot beans

* mung beans

* navy beans

* pinto beans

* yellow split peas

* green split peas

* white beans

Some of these varieties are not found in Nigeria.
Nevertheless,beans is still beans .

Why Should We Eat Beans ?
Beans are known to be a high source of protein.
They contain negligible fat, sodium, and
cholesterol. Health benefits of beans include a
good amount of dietary fiber. It also contains
important minerals like calcium (for bone health)
and potassium (for overall health). It is rich in
folates, which help in keeping a healthy heart
and preventing cancer. Folates are also very
important for women of childbearing ages and
those in early stages of pregnancy.
Beans also provide the body with soluble fiber,
which plays an important role in controlling blood
cholesterol levels. Studies find that about 10
grams of soluble fiber a day reduces
cholesterol by about 10 percent. Beans also
contain saponins and phytosterols,which help
lower cholesterol.
Debunk the theory that says beans make people
purge. It isn’t true. All of you have to ensure is
cooking the beans properly, daskiya.
There are many varieties of food one can
prepare from beans. Anyone still finding it
difficult to eat beans can try any of the varieties.
We have both local and international dishes we
can get from beans. Some of the local dishes
are :


1) Moi Moi (Moin Moin)
The beans coat is removed by a special
technique and the beans blended and cooked
with ingredients. These days, some people do
not peel the beans before preparing this meal
especially when using brown beans.


2) White Moi Moi (Ekuru)
Another version of Moi Moi which is cooked
without any ingredients, usually eaten with stew
and Eko.


3) Akara (Bean Cake/Balls)
This is another food recipe where beans
coat is removed, the seeds blended and fried to
make balls known as bean cakes. It is a very
popular breakfast meal.


4) Ewa Agoyin
Also known as Beans & Stew. Is is a good way
to enjoy beans even if you are not a fan of
beans. It tastes oh-so-good with soft, stretchy
bread.


5) Peeled Beans Porridge
In this beans recipe, the beans coat is also
removed and the beans cooked as in Beans
Porridge .


6) Gbegiri Soup
Gbegiri Soup is a Yoruba soup prepared with
beans. It goes well with Amala when served with
Ewedu Soup.
Better still, beans can be cooked with rice. This
can be served with stew and meat/fish. Yummy!!!
Yummy!!!
It is advisable to have
beans or its varieties in the family menu
especially when you
have young children in the family.
BEANS ALL THE WAY.

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tooh.....we don hear beans ambassador

Omo this kind love for beans no be beans o......

Like if you get it.

Yes, I am a bean lover. I am thrilled
to say I am addicted
to something good!

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