How to eat black beans
Disease description:
My cholesterol level is slightly high, and my doctor has usually advised me to pay more attention to my diet. I heard that eating black soybeans may help regulate cholesterol levels. I would like to ask the doctor, how should I consume black soybeans for better results?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Black beans are rich in nutritional value and can be prepared in various ways. Black beans can be cooked into porridge by combining them with rice, millet, and other grains, which helps nourish the kidneys and enrich blood. They can also be used to make soups—for example, simmered with pork ribs or chicken to create black bean soup, which has nourishing and strengthening effects. Black beans can be steeped in water after being stir-fried and consumed as a beverage that clears heat and detoxifies the body. Additionally, black beans can be made into black soybean soy milk by blending them with yellow soybeans, creating a protein-rich drink suitable for breakfast. Moreover, black beans can be fermented into black bean paste (douchi), which serves as a seasoning to enhance flavor and aroma in cooking.
