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Why does Chang Xia eat broad bean rice?

China folks have always had the habit of "tasting three delicacies on a long summer day", and tender broad beans are one of them. Tender broad beans can invigorate qi and spleen, promote diuresis and reduce swelling.

Broad beans are rich in nutrition, and each100g of broad beans contains 9g of protein and 9g of carbohydrate19g. They are also rich in dietary fiber, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B, carotene and other healthy nutrients. Protein in tender broad beans is second only to soybean in all kinds of beans. It also contains phospholipids and choline, which are important components of brain and nerve tissue, and have the functions of enhancing memory and strengthening brain. In addition, broad bean is a low-calorie food and a high-quality green food for patients with hyperlipidemia, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

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