Currently, we realize that the consumption of processed foods and fast food has been growing considerably. We are gradually forgetting the dishes made in our homes that are rich in flavor, nutrients and lack the dreaded colorings and preservatives. One of these dishes is our acquaintance rice with beans, a combination much appreciated by Brazilians who, in addition to being tasty, it is full of nutrients. and therefore it is an important component of our diet.
→ What is the importance of rice and beans?
The main importance of combining rice with beans concerns the essential amino acids. Amino acids are compounds that make up proteins. The essential name originates from the fact that these amino acids cannot be produced by the body and therefore must be ingested in the diet. That's where rice and beans come in.
Of course, other foods have essential amino acids, however, the combination of rice and beans already provides us, at once, all necessary amino acids. In rice, we find a lot of methionine and cysteine
, amino acids that exist in smaller amounts in beans. In beans, which have all the essential amino acids, there is a significant amount of lysine, which is available in lesser quantity in rice. In this way, one food complements the other, making optimal amounts of essential amino acids available to our bodies.→ In addition to providing the essential amino acids, is rice and beans other important?
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The importance of rice and beans goes beyond the supply of essential amino acids. In these foods, we also find mineral salts and other nutrients important for our health.
Rice stands out for being an important power supply, as it is rich in starch. In addition, this food has mineral salts, such as phosphate, iron and calcium, and vitamins of complex B. Another advantage is that this food does not have a large amount of sodium, its fat levels are low and it has a high rate of absorption. When the brown rice is consumed, another important factor is added: the fibers, which help with the functioning of the intestine, reduce cholesterol levels and prevent diseases such as colorectal cancer and diabetes.
Beans are also not far behind with their nutritional components. In addition to its amino acids, this food provides B vitamins, zinc, calcium, iron and magnesium. In beans, fibers are also found that, as mentioned above, protect the body against various diseases.
It is clear, therefore, that rice and beans are complementary foods and can be of great benefit to your health.So, whenever possible, include this combination in your diet and enjoy all the good it can bring to your body.
By Ma. Vanessa dos Santos
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SANTOS, Vanessa Sardinha dos. "Importance of rice and beans"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/saude/importancia-do-arroz-com-feijao.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.