Journey of taste: bean pods eaten for thousands of years reduce weight, very interesting history is related to it

Sem Phali Benefits and History: Legumes have been an essential part of the Indian diet. Its specialty is that the pods are useful for food, the rest of the bushes and leaves are also excellent fodder for cattle. If it keeps the digestive system of the body healthy, it also plays a role in controlling the weight. It is being grown and eaten in the world for thousands of years. It is considered foreign, but the special thing is that thousands of years ago it was being cultivated in India.

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The taste of dry and spicy pods is something else

There are many types of legumes, but lima bean is somewhat different in appearance and has different characteristics in eating. The pods of cowpea, sangri or guar are long and less broad, while those of beans are short and flat. The specialty of all these is that the pods are useful for food, while the remaining leaves etc. are better fodder for animals. Mostly this pod is eaten dry after making it without gravy. If it is made spicy in small pieces, then its taste emerges. The practice of eating it is less in the cities, but it is widely grown and eaten in the villages of India.

Bean pods are somewhat different to look at and have different characteristics in eating.

Originated in America, evidence found in archaeological caves

Bean pods This is a very ancient vegetable and it is said that it first originated in the American region. According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, it is of Central American origin and has been considered of trade importance since its inception. It is also said that evidence of this bean has been found in the archaeological excavations done 2000 years ago in the caves of Tehuacan Valley (Mexican). During this time, apart from food, its roots were used medicinally. It is also being grown as a crop in Ireland for years. Author of the book ‘VEGETABLES’ and Director of Indian Agricultural Research Institute Senior Scientist Dr. Bishwajit Chowdhary states that the lima bean originated in or near Guatemala. It is now widely used as a canned vegetable in the United States, Canada and various parts of Latin America. According to Chaudhary, it has high nutritional value, yet it is grown less in India.

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Evidence of this bean has been found in the archaeological excavations done 2000 years ago in the caves of Tehuacan Valley (Mexican).

There is a detailed description of this pod in ‘Charak Samhita’

Indian American botanist Sushma Naithani Has also discovered the center of origin of bean pods. They say that it was first grown in Mexico and the Mizo American Center. These include Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. The special thing is that there is no information anywhere in the books and websites related to the history of vegetables that bean pods have any relation with India. In research, it was found that the ancient text ‘Charaksamhita’ of India, written in 7th-8th century BC, contains detailed information about bean pods. There it is called ‘Shimbi’ and it is told that it is sweet to eat, but it is also heavy and hot, as well as dry. It is advised that it should be eaten with ghee. It has also been said in the scripture that it is digested by gurgling in the stomach.

Bean pods were first grown in Mexico and Mizo American Center.

Prevents constipation, keeps intestines soft

According to the latest information, calories 164, protein 7.5 grams, fiber 6.5 grams, iron 2.23 mg, magnesium 40 mg, potassium 472 mg, zinc 0.88 mg and other vitamins and minerals are found in 100 grams of beans. Renowned Dietician Dr. Anita Lamba According to, this pod has the right amount of fiber, potassium, which keeps the digestive system healthy. Due to this, there is no problem of constipation and the stomach gets empty easily. It also keeps the intestines soft and reduces the risk of piles and loose motion. Legumes do not contain a lot of fat and eating them makes the stomach full, so people do not eat much food, which reduces the possibility of obesity.

Disadvantages of eating too much bean pods

The specialty of this legume is also that it helps in keeping the cholesterol level low. The folate chemical found in it protects the cells from getting damaged. Due to this, the functioning of the heart will remain normal. It can also keep the blood sugar level stable. It should always be eaten cooked. Raw pods can cause toxicity in the body. Its excessive consumption can cause gas problems in the stomach. It can also bloat the stomach. We also have to keep in mind that it should be washed thoroughly before cooking. Some people who have allergy problem, they have to refrain from eating it.

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