Bean sprouts are extremely low in calories, 100 grams contain only 38 kcal. At the same time, it is rich in up to 1.3 grams of fiber and up to 92.1 grams of water content. Fiber has the ability to absorb uric acid in the blood and excrete them through the kidney and urine. The high water content in this root is also a good ingredient for hydration.
Bean sprouts also contain vitamins C, B2, B6, folic acid and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, which help metabolise energy, support nerve transmission, reduce fatigue, and boost immunity.
Bean sprouts contain a significant amount of soluble fiber, which can help reduce cholesterol levels by preventing gallbladder from being reabsorbed in the intestines, as well as preventing the liver from producing more cholesterol.
Bean sprouts also contain potassium, which helps lower blood pressure, protecting against heart disease and stroke. Potassium also helps effectively prevent the formation of uric acid crystals.
To improve health and uric acid levels, in addition to drug treatment, we can also replace refined starch with water-rich and nutrient-rich beans.
We can eat them cold, stir-fry or cook soup, such as bean sprout salad, fried tofu eggs or chopped and added to pork chops.