Broad bean is an annual plant that gives its name to the legume family and is cultivated as a food and fodder plant. The broad bean originates from the Mediterranean and southwestern Asia, including Turkey. It is used as the main protein source of the poor in some Asian and Mediterranean countries such as Egypt. It is widely produced in Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Asia and China.
How are broad beans grown?
The cultivation of broad bean, which is a temperate climate plant, is mostly done in winter in Turkey and is consumed in its fresh form in spring. It is a favorite of farmers because of the nitrogen contribution of the small tubers formed on its roots to the soil. It is planted alternately with cereals or summer vegetables. It is cultivated as green manure by plowing before it blooms and as animal feed after harvest. The pods usually have compound leaves and white flowers on a long, hollow and angular stem. From these self-pollinating flowers, the fruits of the plant called pods or badiç are formed. Each pod contains 8-10 seeds, also called 'bean pods' or 'inside broad beans'.
Nutritional value of broad beans
broad beans; It contains zinc, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, potassium, selenium, calcium minerals, thiamine (vitamin B1), folate (vitamin B9) and almost all B vitamins. 100 grams of cooked broad beans; It contains about 8 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and is 110 calories. In addition, broad beans contain plenty of nitrogen and starch.
Benefits of broad bean
Broad bean varieties, especially with their fiber content, help to accelerate metabolism and weight loss. Making room for broad beans in your diet helps strengthen your immune system. It lowers the bad cholesterol level of the body. Bean regulates blood sugar with the insulin it contains. Relieves kidney pain, helps to shed kidney sands and stones. It is good for chest diseases and cough. It relieves lumbago, rheumatism, sciatica and entanglement complaints.
