These are several Benefits of Consuming Petai a.k.a Stinky Bean

TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Stinky bean or commonly known by Indonesian as Petai or Pete is one of several food that has strong smell. The stinky smell can be so pervasive that after ingestion, you will emit a strong odor characteristic of the bean. However, regardless of its stinky odor after you consume it, it has several benefits for your health.

What are they? Check this out.

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1. Reduce depression

As what stated on a research conducted by MIND, several people feeling better and less depressed after consuming this petai. Its because petai has tryptophan which turned by our body into serotonin which will make you more relaxed and boost your mood.

2. Good for PMS

Throw your pills away, or any medication that related to your PMS, just consume this petai because the vitamin B6 will help you manage the level of your blood sugar which could give you a good mood.

3. Prevent Anemia

This little crazy stinky bean is rich with zinc which helps you producing more hemoglobin and prevent you getting some anemia.

4. Reduce your cholesterol

Plant sterols have been proven to significantly lower LDL cholesterol levels, thus helping to reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.

5. Prevent you of getting high and low BP

Petai root extract has long been used in folk medicine to treat hypertension. The kalium and less salt makes this stinky little devil tend to neutral regarding to blood pressure.

6. Reducing the risk of heart attack

While reducing cholesterol and several other diseases which could lead to heart attack, petai is a good source of food to prevent heart disease.

7. More focus

Some research says that consuming petai will increase your focus and concentration. The potassium will make the students be more aware of what they lack or missed in study.

8. Help your digestion system

Another benefit of Petai or Pete a.k.a the stinky bean is reach with dietary fiber. Petai could prevent constipation and help your digestion by keeping it stay healthy. (*)

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