Thursday, October 8, 2015

General Information On Organic Anasazi And Pinto Beans

By Della Monroe


Beans are a healthy food item that have been eating by people all around the globe for many years. There are many different kinds, each with their own flavor and health benefits. Organic is a good choice in the modern day to ensure people get the best quality of this food. Doctors recommend that people incorporate these into their diet for its high content of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber. There are organic Anasazi and pinto beans that many people enjoy eating.

Anasazi beans are given their name based on a tribe in a place where they were originally cultivated. This was in New Mexico thousands of years ago. There is a story that says archaeologists from the 1950s discovered some of this food in ancient ruins. Estimated to have been 750 years old, these were still able to sprout.

These have a maroon color that is flecked with white. Because of this speckling, they are sometimes referred to as appaloosa. These are used frequently in Southwestern, Mexican and Latin food. They become pink after they have been cooked and are often added as an ingredient in various in stews and chilis. These are high in fiber, healthy starch and protein, which is true for all beans.

Anasazis have a lot of folate, iron and potassium as well. Although similar to pinto, which is another popular choice in the southwest, Anasazis have just 25 percent of the gas-producing properties of pintos. It is important that these be soaked for four to eight hours, drained and cooked in cold water. In total, they should cook for at least an hour or until they become tender. This can be incorporated into so many different recipes.

Pintos are another popular choice. These are beige in color with red-brown coloring. When cooked, the splotches of color go away and they turn pink.

There is a high level of molybdenum in this food. In fact, only one cup includes more than 250 percent of daily recommended amount of this. This is a rich source of fiber that helps with lowering cholesterol and spikes in blood sugar. This is why so many people with insulin resistance, hypoglycemia and diabetes add them to their diet. They also include a lot of B vitamins, manganese, iron, copper, antioxidant and protein.

This type is believed to have originated from Peru but are now eaten in many parts of the world. They are an inexpensive form of good protein and have now been included into many cuisines from around the globe. In fact, they are the most consumed dried bean in America.

Pre-soaking is encouraged with pintos as well. Most people cook them in a pressure cooker or on the stove. The beans are ready when they become tender and can be added to a number of dishes, such as soups, rice, chilis, dips, and sandwich fillings. Adding this into the diet is essential to promoting wellness and health because they are full of important minerals and vitamins that the body requires.




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