Do You Love Petai (Stink Beans)? 9 reasons you should eat it and yes.. it benefits your health

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Do You Love Petai (Stink Beans)? 9 reasons you should eat it and yes.. it benefits your health

27-Aug-2021
By Jada

The Malaysian Public Health Facebook page specifically shared the nutritional values of stink (bitter) beans. Let's check it out here! 

#1. Antidepressants

Stink (bitter) beans contain tryptophan, which helps to reduce stress, relax and improve mood.

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#2. Reduce Anaemia

Stink (bitter) beans are high in iron, which can stimulate the production of haemoglobin (red blood cells that carry oxygen in your body and give blood its red colour) and reduce anaemia.

#3. Control Blood Sugar Levels

Stink (bitter) beans contain vitamin B6, which can also lower blood sugar.

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#4. Improve Immunity

Stink (bitter) beans contain a high level of vitamin C, which effectively enhances the body's immune system.

#5. Strengthen Bone 

Stink (bitter) beans are also rich in calcium, which is good for teeth and bone repair and growth.

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#6. Protect Our Heart

The vitamin A and potassium contained in the stink (bitter) beans can control the water balance of our bodies. It is beneficial for the heart, eye and skin.

#7. Can Help Smokers To Quit Smoking

The vitamins B6, B12, potassium and magnesium contained in stink (bitter) beans can help smokers to recover and withdraw from the effects of nicotine.

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#8. Anti-Cancer 

Caryophyllene and Lupeol found in stink (bitter) beans have been reported to have anti-cancer properties.

#9. Anti-inflammatory

Lupeol was also found to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects.

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If you want to get rid of bad breath after eating stink (bitter) beans, you can drink sugar-free coffee, sugar-free tea. Or else, you can just gargle with saltwater.


#sambalpetai #bitterbeans #stinkbeans


Jada

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