Cluster Beans- Nutritional Benefits

By:Renu Sain, Updated: Jun 18, 2021 | 21:02 IST
Cluster beans.
Beans are versatile. If you shallow fry them with any vegetables and sauces, they complement the whole preparation. Low, shallow frying or sauteing brings out their natural sweetness and makes the vegetable taste better. However, cluster beans or guarfali are one such product that is slightly different from other beans. While they make vegetables taste better, they are slightly bitter. But when mixed with other sweeter vegetables, they taste good.


People in many north Indian regions eat the rich fibrous bean produce of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. The wonderous cluster beans have other use too. Additionally, the powder of guarfali is used at a commercial level to prepare guar gum, the natural flour. The latter is a thickening agent in a variety of food items including ice creams.



Health benefits of cluster beans:

Cluster beans come in different varieties. The most commonly known ones are pusa sadabahar (available in the summer season) and pusa mausami (available in the rainy season). These flat beans offer several health benefits:

  • Improves cardiac health
  • Helps recover from indigestion
  • Strengthens bones
  • Helps in relaxing
  • Beneficial in pregnancy
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Helpful in diabetes management

Nutritional Composition

A 100 grams serving of cluster beans provides the following measure of nutrients:



NUTRIENTS

MEASURE (%DV)*
Calorie

 35
Carbohydrates

2%
Dietary fibre

13%
Protein

6%
Calcium 12%

 Iron 22%
Vitamin A 4%

 Vitamin C 3%



Key health benefits of cluster beans:

1.Helps in managing diabetes- Cluster beans have high fibre content and low sugar content. Its consumption helps in checking the blood sugar levels in the body and also helps diabetic people in the management of sugar.


2.Supports bowel health- Cluster beans aid the digestive system and keep the intestinal tracts clean. Due to its high fibre, it cleans the colon area that is often associated with diseases. Fibre promotes healthy bowel movements.


3.Helps during pregnancy- Iron also fulfills the requirements of expecting women. The folate-rich cluster beans are good for pregnant women. Iron promotes a healthy foetus in development. In a normal person, the consumption prevents anaemia.


4.Improves blood circulation- Consumption of cluster beans cleanses and detoxifies the blood. It improves blood circulation.


5.Keeps the heart healthy- The presence of dietary fibre, potassium and folate in the cluster beans lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disorders.
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