Soybean has been an important and major crop in China. It is believed that the beans have been being used for over 5,000 years not only as a food but also a component of herbal medicines.
Although soybean maybe best known for its finished product—soy sauce—in the Western, soybean itself is a good source of complete protein that contains considerable amounts of all the essential amino acids—one that our body is incapable of synthesizing and must be provided. That explains why soybean is a significant source of protein for vegetarians or for places where meat is not affordable.
While products made from soybeans such as soybean milk, tofu (bean curd), ice cream, pudding, wafer… are gaining their popularity in the food store as healthier food choices, you should know about black soybean because it may simply become the next “more powerful” food.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), black soybeans are very good for kidneys, which is crucial to healthy skin and hair. Having a dark seed coat, black soybean contains a higher amount of antioxidants and is more effective in lowering cholesterol than its cousin—(yellow) soybean. Also, these high-protein, high fiber beans are easier to digest than other types of soybeans. No wonder besides being labeled as healthy, foods made from black soybeans are also marketed as beauty products for women who not only concern their health but their beauty as well.
Let’s unveil the “beauty secrets” of these seemingly unattractive beans. First, black soybeans contain high amount of vitamin B and antioxidants, which is able to nourish skin and increase its elasticity. Black soybeans also are rich in vitamin E that is proven to be effective in whitening and reducing age spots. Last but not the least, as black soybeans have high content of iron, it is believed that these little black beans are a natural remedy for replenishing blood and “Qi” (essential energy), making skins look ruddy and soft.
When it comes to taste, these peanut-like-flavor black soybean can be made into many food products such as soybean milk and bread spread. In fact, you don’t necessarily need to have food allergy [to milk or peanut] and enjoy these foods; they are yummy.
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