White bean flour helps to reduce cholesterol and lose weight because it is rich in phaseolamine, a protein that reduces the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, which means that fewer calories are absorbed and less fat is produced. However, the flour must be produced from raw beans, without heating to avoid losing the phaseolamine.
Thus, the main benefits of consuming this flour are reducing hunger, helping to control blood glucose levels, controlling cholesterol, reducing irritation in the intestine and helping with weight loss.
Main benefits
The main benefits of white bean flour are:
- Help in weight lossfor reducing the absorption of carbohydrates and for being rich in fiber;
- Reduce hungeras fiber prolongs the feeling of satiety;
- Improve intestinal functioningas it is rich in fiber;
- help to control diabetesby reducing the increase in blood sugar;
- Reduce cholesterolas it is rich in fiber;
- Reduce irritation in the intestineas it does not contain gluten.
To obtain these benefits, you must consume 5 g or 1 teaspoon of white bean flour diluted in water, 30 minutes before lunch and dinner.
Nutritional information
The following table provides nutritional information for 100 g of white bean flour:
This flour can be consumed either with water before meals or added to preparations such as broths, soups, smoothies, breads and pancakes.
How to make flour at home
To make white bean flour at home, you must wash 1 kg of beans in water and let it dry for 3 days. When it is dry, place the beans in a blender or processor and blend well until a fine flour forms. Using a sieve, remove the less crushed parts and blend again until a very fine powder is obtained.
Then, the flour must be stored in a tightly closed dark glass jar, which must be kept in a dry and ventilated place, with a shelf life of around 3 months.
White bean flour in capsules
White bean flour in capsules can be found in pharmacies or health food stores, for around 20 reais, with 60 capsules of 500 mg each. In this case, it is recommended to take 1 capsule before lunch and another before dinner.
Care and Contraindications
However, it is important to remember that people with a history of hypoglycemia, children and pregnant women should not consume white bean flour, as they run the risk of a drop in blood sugar, which can cause discomfort and fainting.
Furthermore, you should not consume more than 30 g of this flour per day, nor use it for more than 30 days without guidance from your doctor or nutritionist, as it also prevents the absorption of some important nutrients, such as iron and proteins. .
