8 Health Benefits Of Adding More Bean Sprouts In Your Diet

Did you know that the humble bean sprouts come with a host of health benefits? Find out what they are, plus try some of our yummy recipes!

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For many, the humble bean sprouts is often overlooked as just a simple garnish to add texture to a dish, but did you know that it comes with a host of health benefits? Find out what they are in the gallery below. We've also given you some yummy recipes containing bean sprouts so you can start eating more of it now!

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1. Improve Heart Health

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Bean spouts contain vitamin K, which is known to help inhibit calcium buildup thus improving heart health and help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

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2. Aid Better Digestion

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Due to its high fibre content, bean sprouts can help improve your gut health leading to a better digestive system.

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3. Boost Immunity

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Bean sprouts are rich in nutrients and compounds, including saponin and vitamin C which are known to help boost your body's immune system.

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4. Help Weight Loss

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You can consume as much bean sprouts as you want without worrying about weight gain as they contain almost zero fat content.

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5. Maintain Good Eyesight

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Rich in vitamin A, known to aid in vision wellness, along with alpha- and beta-carotene, bean sprouts are great when it comes to helping you maintain sound eye health.

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6. Improve Skin, Hair And Nail Health

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Loaded with antioxidants and vitamins A and C, bean sprouts are beneficial when it comes to improving the condition and health of your skin, hair and nails.

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7. Help Prevent Osteoporosis

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Thanks to its vitamin K content, bean sprouts can help prevent bone density loss and the onset of osteoporosis. As a natural estrogen, bean sprouts also help strengthen your bones and keep them healthy.

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8. Reduce Anxiety And Relieve Stress

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As bean sprouts contain a good amount and nice balance of vitamin C, zinc and magnesium, they are known to help you keep stress at bay as these nutrients are said to have stress-relieving properties.

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