NUTRITIONAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL AND CULINARY ASPECTS OF NAVY BEANS (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.): AN OVERVIEW
Shubhangi Srivastav and Dr. Ekta Singh Chauhan*
ABSTRACT
Recently, the demand of consumers for vegan protein options in food industry is at hype. Although, people are
drifting towards plant-based diet, but at the same time they want to derive the maximum possible nutrients from
these sources so that they remain healthy. This review aims to elaborate the botanical, nutritional and therapeutic
benefits of Phaseolus vulgaris (Navy beans) and compilation of its culinary usage. Navy bean is an annual
herbaceous, slow-digesting legume that provides feeling of satiety for a longer time. The high nutritive quotient of
these beans enhances its consumption amongst people across the globe. This low-cost, low-calorie, gluten-free
bean possess anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, anti- cancerous and cardio protective effects. The hindrance
in the usage of navy beans in food products is their content of anti-nutrients, which can be reduced by processing
methods like drying, soaking and germination. As per our analysis, navy bean has the potential to get incorporated
into various foods and enhance its nutritional profile to overcome lifestyle diseases.
Keywords: Plant-based diet, Gluten-free, Anti-diabetic, Anti-cancerous, Cardio protective, Lifestyle diseases.
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