Cowpea
There is good evidence that they can help reduce blood sugar, improve cholesterol levels and help maintain a healthy gut.
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Cowpea Nutritional Value
One cup (170 grams) of cooked cowpeas contains the following nutrients :
- Calories: 194
- Protein: 13 grams
- Fat: 0.9 grams
- Carbs: 35 grams
- Fiber: 11 grams
- Folate: 88% of the DV
- Copper: 50% of the DV
- Thiamine: 28% of the DV
- Iron: 23% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 21% of the DV
- Magnesium: 21% of the DV
- Zinc: 20% of the DV
- Potassium: 10% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 10% of the DV
- Selenium: 8% of the DV
- Riboflavin: 7% of the DV
Below are the Health Benefits of Cowpeas:
- Contains High Amount of Protein
When protein foods are being mentioned or talked about anywhere, beans/cowpeas are one of the food crops that comes in mind, and not only is it one of the populous protein foods, it has a high percentage of protein which provides bodybuilding functions to the body.
- Contains High Fibre Content
The fiber content in beans is high too and this makes it effective in the area of helping to reduce the glucose in the blood (blood sugar), which in turn helps the body fight against sugar-related health conditions such as diabetes.
The fiber content also aids digestion as it helps to prevent constipation and other digestive health issues like diarrhea, irritable bowel movement.
- Helps Protect The Heart
Cowpeas contains thiamine which is also known as vitamin B1, one of the vitamin’s function is to help protect the heart against any form of conditions that can lead to heart failure or problems.
As severe deficiency of this vitamin can lead to congestive heart failure or disrupt the normal cardiac function and other well-known vitamin B1 deficiency such as beriberi which is divided into dry beriberi and wet beriberi.
- Acts as Detoxifier
Cowpeas (Beans), in general, has polyphenols, which are the antioxidants found in most beans and in high proportion too, and when consumed helps the body to fight chemicals that are not needed in the body such as those that can cause cancer, heart disease and its likes.
The antioxidants which are present in cowpeas and other legumes helps in the removal of the chemical substances or toxins in the body, thereby providing the body with a better health condition.
- Induces Sleep
Just like other proteinous foods, cowpeas contains also tryptophan which helps to induce sleep and can help alleviate other related sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia and more.
It also helps stabilize mood swings, restless especially in the night, anxiety and more.
- Helps in Weight Management
It also helps in weight loss, as the fiber (dietary fiber) content in cowpeas or beans can help in reducing appetite and craving for foods thereby eliminating situations of extra food intake or overeating.
It also contains low calories and also has low cholesterol content.
- Improves the Skin
Cowpeas is one of the bodybuilding foods which provides maximum benefits to the body in general, not only does it help in the normal functioning of the body but it also helps improve the skin.
The vitamins in cowpeas such as vitamins A and B, as well as proteins and antioxidants, present helps to improve the skin as it protects it from aging, wrinkles, etc., and also repair the body tissues.
- Makes Bone Healthier
Cowpeas also contains numerous vitamins and minerals which are good for the bone such as iron which only does not help in the prevention of anemia but also produces collagen which is one of the major components found in the bone.
- It contains magnesium which plays a vital role in the bone structure, this mineral works together with calcium as it helps in the absorption of calcium thereby processing it to provide the bones with the firmness and strength that it needs. it also helps in keeping the calcium level in the body normal.
- Manganese is also one of the minerals which can be found in cowpeas as it helps in the absorption of the mineral – calcium, and it also helps in better functioning of the nerves and brains.
- Few kinds of beans such as Pinto beans contain a small amount of calcium which is also one of the main essential nutrients that the bone needs.
- Helps in Cancer Prevention
Cowpea contains flavonoids also called bioflavonoids which are mainly found in legumes, citrus fruits, red wine, apples, etc. The antioxidants are very good for the body as it helps in the fight against cancer, reduce cancer risk and other health conditions such as stroke, heart diseases, and asthma.
It also contains folate which helps in the body’s red blood cell production and in dead cell regeneration.
- Helps Boost the Immune System
Adding cowpeas to your diet may help in boosting your immune system, for example, some of the antioxidants which can be found in kidney beans help to remove the free radicals in the body, thus making the immune system stronger.
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