Top 3 Beans to Grow at Home

Beans are a great super food for a fit body and a healthy mind. They are the fruits of a group of plants known as Fabaceao. Beans are consumed all around the world and has numerous health benefits, like it decreases blood sugar levels, reduces cholesterol in the body, increases healthy gut bacteria, and is a rich source of Fiber and Vitamin B. It is also packed with vegetarian protein, which makes it a great alternative to meat and eggs if you are wanting to avail the benefits of not eating animal mass, or are looking for a great and cheap protein food. It is full of antioxidants like polyphenols which destroys damaging substances in the body, and helps prevent you from diseases. And, according to a re-search conducted in 2017, eating beans on a regular basis can reduce the risk of heart attack and many other cardiovascular related problems. And like seasoning on a slice of pizza, or like a piece of cake with cream on it, Beans can grow easily at home in a small area, without putting much efforts.

But don’t know which beans to grow at home? That’s why here in this blog, I will be listing out the Top 3 Beans to Grow at Home.

NO 1 Lima Beans

Sweet and Delicious, Lima Beans are a great protein packed and healthy food for weight loss and also for a healthy and fit life. They are also a great source of vitamins and minerals like Fats, Proteins, Carbs, Magnesium, Fibre, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Phosphorous and Vitamin B6. As Lima Beans has a low GI or Glycemic Index, it also stabilises the blood sugar levels. And also promotes a healthy heart. They take upto 70 days to mature and produce flowers, and should be grown in a cold area. 

NO 2 Kidney Beans

Rajma and Chawal (Kidney Beans and Rice, a great Indian Delicacy) without the delicious flavour and benefits of Kidney Beans seems tasteless. A cup or 100gms of boiled Kidney Beans contains 127 Calories, 9 Grams of Protein, 22 Grams of Carbs from which there is 0.3 Grams of Sugar, 6.4 Grams of Fibre, 0.5 Grams of Fat and 67% of it is just water. It also has many vitamins and minerals like Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium. It should be grown in warm place where the temperature is not less than 20C. And the seedlings of it should be placed at least 4 inches apart, and 9 inches for bush like varieties. 

NO 3 Mung Beans

A super healthy and amazing food that provides your body with many minerals and vitamins, Mung helps you to stay fit and healthy life long. They can be eaten in anywhere from soups, salads or curries. There are a great protein packed food that is most recommended by our Grandmother during a cold or fever. They should be grown where the temperature is around 18C, and the plants should be placed 25 Inches apart. 

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