Vitamins and Minerals
Kidney beans contain folate, iron, copper, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, and Vitamin- K1.
Essential to (Body parts/Functions)
Kidney beans are beneficial to weight loss. These beans contain components that prevent obesity. It improves blood sugar control and reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. It prevents many types of cancer especially colon cancer. Kidney beans also save you from many cardiovascular diseases.
Origin and Usage
Kidney beans were dfdgated from Peru. They were cultivated here 8000 years ago. Kidney beans belong to the family Fabaceae. They are meaty and slightly sweet beans. It has a dense creamy texture. It is used in soups, salads, pasta e Fagioli, vegetarian taco soup. Kidney beans are also used with mushrooms and rice.
Varieties and types
Lightly speckled kidney beans, Red speckled Kidney beans, and White kidney beans are the types of Kidney beans.
Production
India, Myanmar, Brazil, and the United States of America are the largest countries that produce Kidney Beans.