Kidney Beans

Red Kidney Beans There are different classifications of kidney beans, such as: - Red kidney bean (also known as: common kidney bean, Rajma in India, Surkh (Red) Lobia in Pakistan). - Light speckled kidney bean (and long shape light speckled kidney bean). - Red speckled kidney bean (and long shape light speckled kidney bean). Kidney beans are rich in various vitamins and minerals. - Molybdenum: Beans are high in molybdenum, a trace element mainly found in seeds, grains, and legumes (19, 20). - Folate: Also known as folic acid or vitamin B9, folate is considered particularly important during pregnancy (21). - Iron: An essential mineral that has many important functions in the body. Iron may be poorly absorbed from beans due to their phytate content (22). - Copper: An antioxidant trace element that is often low in the Western diet. Aside from beans, the best dietary sources of copper are organ meats, seafood, and nuts. - Manganese: Found in most foods and drinks, especially in whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. - Potassium: An essential nutrient that may have beneficial effects on heart health (23). - Vitamin K1: Also known as phylloquinone, vitamin K1 is important for blood coagulation. - Phosphorus: Found in almost all foods, phosphorus is high in the Western diet. Summary: Kidney beans are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as molybdenum, folate, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, vitamin K1 and phosphorus.