Green beans for type 2 diabetes mellitus: recipes for decoctions

In the treatment of diabetes mellitus, not only drugs that correct insulin production are used...

In the treatment of diabetes mellitus, not only drugs that correct insulin production are used. Some herbal remedies also have healing effects and are recognized by official medicine.

Beans are an effective therapeutic and preventive remedy for diabetes. They help stabilize metabolic processes and maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Composition of beans and medicinal effect

If you have diabetes, it is important to know what products a person eats and what their composition is. For beans, these characteristics vary depending on the type.

Bean composition:

As can be seen from the table, it is preferable for diabetics to eat green beans. 100 g of such a product contains 0.36 XE, while the number of bread units of boiled beans is 2.

Important! In addition to these characteristics, the glycemic index of the product is important for patients with diabetes. For red beans it is 27, for white it is 35 and for green beans it is 15.

Canned beans of any kind should not be consumed by diabetics. Due to the addition of sugar during preservation, the glycemic index of such a product increases to 74.

Beans of any kind contain many vitamins belonging to the B group. It contains tocopherol, rutin, ascorbic and folic acids, plant fibers and mineral salts. Thanks to this, beans have an antioxidant effect and neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. Potassium and magnesium contained in beans reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. A large amount of plant fiber has a beneficial effect on reducing sugar levels. It does not allow carbohydrates to be quickly absorbed in the intestines, so there is no sharp jump in glucose.

General information

The legume crop spread throughout the world from Latin America.
It belongs to the group of vegetables and is grown in countries with warm climates. In Russia, the harvest is obtained from farm plantations located in Krasnodar and the Dagestan region. Some beans are exported to the country by Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan. There are several dozen types of climbing and bush beans. Its fruits are hanging pods 5-28 cm long. They contain cylindrical seeds that can be separated by partitions. Depending on the variety, their color varies from white to dark purple.

The fruits are harvested in August-September. They are used for food, and the leaves of the white varieties are used for medicinal purposes.

Calorie content and composition

The energy value of mature bean grains is 298 kcal, and that of asparagus beans is 23 kcal. During heat treatment, it changes depending on the cooking method:

Beans are a natural supplier of antioxidants, pectins, ascorbic acid, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. It contains a lot of dietary fiber, iodine, zinc and chromium.

The benefits of bean leaves for diabetes

For diabetics, it is recommended to use this product more often than other herbal remedies. The main reason for this is the ability of bean leaves to stimulate the synthesis of its own insulin. This effect is exerted by the amino acids leucine and arginine included in the product. Regular use of a decoction prepared according to a special recipe normalizes blood sugar and reduces the dose of insulin required for daily correction.

With regular use of products from the valves, different organs and systems experience a therapeutic effect:

• normalizes the balance of fats in the body;
• in women suffering from obesity, normalizes the amount of the hormone homocysteine;
• reduces appetite;
• promotes the restoration of liver cells;
• nourishes the heart muscle and normalizes its functioning;
• makes the walls of blood vessels more elastic and strengthens them;
• removes harmful cholesterol and prevents the formation of atherosclerotic plaques;
• reduces blood pressure;
• has a diuretic effect;
• frees the body from waste and toxins;
• strengthens the immune system, accelerates tissue regeneration.

If you have diabetes, it is important to constantly monitor your blood sugar levels. Due to the ability of bean pod-based drugs to reduce glucose levels, the patient's need to take glucose-lowering medications may be reduced.

Chemical composition

A treatment plan for patients suffering from diabetes is developed by an endocrinologist.

It includes recommendations for taking medications, diet and preventive measures.

One of the points of the comprehensive plan is a course of herbal remedies, among which bean leaves are especially recommended.

In case of diabetes mellitus, long-term use of this drug is the key to successful restoration of insulin functionality.

NOTE! Bean pods are especially effective in helping against type 2 diabetes.

Why are beans recommended for type 2 diabetics, and what are their harms and benefits?

This plant has a rich chemical composition, due to which it has a beneficial effect on the course of the disease. Beans must be consumed constantly, both for treatment and in the daily diet.

The table shows the elements and substances that represent the nutritional and medicinal value of the plant.

Beans have high nutritional value with a low glycemic index. It is rich in proteins that can fully replace animal protein.

But, most of the active substances used for treatment are concentrated in dry amniotic valves (pods).

Rules for taking bean pods for different types of diabetes

To get the most benefit from bean shells, it is important to use them correctly. There are many recipes for preparing products based on this product; it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the disease.

First type

For type 1 diabetes, the use of bean leaf-based products does not bring significant relief. But due to the ability of this product to improve insulin synthesis, it is advisable to use them in the following forms:

• in the form of an alcohol tincture;
• in the form of a decoction;
• as part of medicinal preparations with other plants.

Second type

In this case, the use of medicines on legume pods brings many benefits and helps to improve the condition or completely cope with the disease. Typically, this disease develops in old age. Therefore, decoctions are prepared from such a product and included in the diet.

Classification of the disease

Type 2 diabetes always requires long-term treatment. It is determined by the severity of the pathological process. There are 3 of them in total:

1. Initial stage
   . To normalize blood sugar levels, patients must follow the diet prescribed by the doctor and do physical exercise.
2. Progressive stage
   . Involves the use of medications. We are talking about so-called antidiabetic drugs. They reduce blood sugar levels and restore metabolic processes in cellular structures.
3. Severe form
   . Treatment involves not only medication, but also the artificial administration of insulin.

If diabetes is diagnosed early, the progression of the disease can be slowed down. In this case, the patient must comply with all the doctor’s instructions. It is necessary not only to follow a strict diet, but also to pay attention to physical activity every day.

The use of bean pods for diabetes

For type 2 diabetes mellitus, treatment with bean leaves is carried out in courses. The duration of one cycle is determined by the general well-being of the patient. If the disease has just begun to develop, 3-4 courses per year show good results. Bean shells do not harm the body, they are not toxic and are not addictive.

Important!

In more complex situations, treatment is carried out monthly. The duration of one cycle in this case is 10-15 days.

Medicinal prescriptions

The dried bean shells are ground in a coffee grinder or crushed in a blender. Pour 50 g of the resulting plant material into 500 ml of boiled water. After 9 hours, the product is filtered through several layers of gauze. The drink is poured into 3 parts and consumed during the day before meals.

Another recipe involves making a treatment using a water bath. For 1 dessert spoon of powder take 250 ml of water. The mixture is heated in a water bath and simmered for 20 minutes. Then cover the container with a lid and cool to room temperature. After filtering, divide the volume of the drug into 3 servings and drink throughout the day.

Hot decoctions

It is better to brew bean pods for diabetes in a ground form.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l. dried and ground bean pods;
• 400 ml water.

How to cook:

Water is boiled and the plant material is poured over it. Place the container on low heat and heat the product for half an hour. Then turn off the heat and leave the broth to cool. Then it is filtered through several layers of gauze and boiled water is added to obtain the original volume. Take this drink 3 times a day after meals, 1 hour later. This decoction lowers the amount of sugar in the blood and helps strengthen the immune defense.

Another method of preparing the decoction is also known.

Ingredients:

• 50 g of pods ground into powder.
• 2 glasses of water.

How to cook:

Water is boiled and the plant material is poured over it, having first placed it in a thermos. After 8 hours, the broth is filtered through several layers of gauze. The drink is taken 100 ml after each meal.

On a note!

Shake the decoctions well before use, since particles of bean shells settle to the bottom. Such decoctions should be taken with caution by people suffering from allergies to legumes and inflammatory diseases of the stomach.

Cold infusion

To treat diabetes, it is not necessary to use hot decoctions. A good result is obtained by means where the bean leaves should not be brewed with boiling water, but simply steeped in cold water. This drink retains unchanged all the beneficial substances found in dry raw materials. But for complete extraction of vitamins, amino acids and minerals into water, the raw materials need to be infused for several hours.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. l. dried bean shells;
• 1 liter of boiled and cooled water.

How to cook:

Plant materials are thoroughly washed and filled with water. Leave the mixture for 10 hours to infuse. Then the infusion is filtered through cheesecloth and consumed 200 ml before meals 30 minutes.

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With the help of this drink you can get rid of the following problems:

• swelling in the legs;
• high blood glucose levels;
• dermatological diseases of an inflammatory nature;
• low immunity;
• diseases of the spine and joints.

No sweeteners or taste improvers should be added to the finished drink. It is better to store it in the refrigerator. You cannot prepare such an infusion ahead of time. The maximum shelf life is 1 day. It is allowed to warm the infusion slightly before taking it, but it should not be taken hot.

Combined prescriptions for treatment

In such preparations, several drugs are used at once, enhancing the effect of each other.

Ingredients:

• 1 part ground legumes;
• 1 part chopped burdock root;
• 1 part ground blueberry leaves;
• 1 part crushed rose hips;
• 1 liter of water.

How to cook:

The plant materials are mixed and 100 g are separated. The water is brought to a boil and the plant components are brewed with it. Leave the product covered for 4 hours to infuse. Then the infusion is filtered and drunk within 24 hours.

The second recipe for a combined infusion helps reduce the amount of sugar in the body to normal and improves overall well-being in diabetes mellitus.

Ingredients:

• 1 part bearberry;
• 1 part dry ground blueberries;
• 1 part crushed bean shells;
• 1 part juniper berries;
• 1 part horsetail;
• 1 liter of water.

How to cook:

All plant components are thoroughly mixed together. Then separate 2 tbsp. l. with a slide and pour boiling water over it. The mixture is left for 2 hours, closing the container with a lid. After this, the infusion is filtered and consumed in small portions throughout the day.

Type 2 diabetes: features of the disease

Type 2 diabetes is a pathology in which metabolic processes in the body are disrupted. At the same time, blood sugar levels increase. In medical sources you can find another description of the disease - insulin-independent. Its development is not directly related to disturbances in the functioning of the pancreas, but is due to the inability of cellular structures to absorb insulin. To get a complete understanding of the different variations of diabetes, you can refer to the following table.

Those at high risk for developing diabetes include overweight patients and people who abuse alcoholic beverages. It should also include women during the period of hormonal changes in the body. For example, during menopause or pregnancy.

Contraindications

Bean shells are not recommended if you have an individual intolerance to legumes or are highly sensitive to this product. If you have digestive disorders or liver diseases, this product is contraindicated. Preparations based on bean pods should be treated with special caution in acute conditions such as cholecystitis and pancreatitis.

Important!

To avoid negative consequences, before starting treatment with bean leaf-based drugs, it is recommended to consult with your doctor.

If you abuse products based on bean shells, adverse reactions of the body are possible. Patients often note increased gas formation, digestive disorders, and allergic reactions.

Recipes for diabetics

Legumes make the diet of diabetics balanced and more interesting. The menu should be compiled taking into account the state of health and the presence of other chronic diseases.

Soup

Boil the grains soaked overnight (300 g) for 1.5 hours. Separately prepare chicken broth, add beans, chopped carrots, onions, celery root and cauliflower. Leave on low heat until cooked, garnish with chopped herbs.

Bean soup is cooked in chicken broth.

Hot snack

Throw green peas and green beans into boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. At the same time, fry onions, carrots, chopped mushrooms (oyster mushrooms and champignons). Add boiled legumes, tomato juice, salt and spices to the mixture. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Serve hot or chilled with side dishes.

Meatballs with garnish

Grind the turkey fillet, form meatballs and steam them. Boil green beans in salted water and add to hot meat balls. Sprinkle the finished dish with grated mild cheese.

Salad

Cut 400 g of carrots and boiled or canned beans into cubes, mix the ingredients in a salad bowl. Prepare dressing from 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt, pour it over the vegetables. Add finely chopped greens.

Bean salad is prepared with carrots.

Veal with beans

Boil ½ cup white beans until soft. Add 125 g of lean young meat, and 10 minutes before it is ready, add diced carrots. Grind the ingredients to a puree using a blender. Serve the dish hot, beautifully decorated.

Fish in the oven

Clean red or white fish. Season with spices to taste and lemon juice. Leave to marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Place washed green beans (400 g), carrot and onion slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Place the fish on the “cushion”. Make cuts in it and insert tomato and lemon rings into them. Bake in an oven preheated to +200⁰C for 20-30 minutes.

Stewed rabbit

Boil the butchered rabbit until half cooked, do not discard the broth. Fry the onion rings in a frying pan until caramelized, add chopped garlic and lastly chopped green pods. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add rabbit, a little broth and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve in portions.

Stewed rabbit is served in portions.

Lobio

Soak red beans for 4 hours in cold water. Boil them until soft, saving some of the liquid. Fry chopped onion and garlic. Towards the end add suneli hops and cool. Grind walnuts, onions and garlic in a blender. Separately, process the cilantro in a mortar, adding salt and garlic to release the juice. Combine the grains and the resulting nut mass, season to taste.

Leave for an hour and serve. Leftover snacks should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 days.

Tea from the leaves

A drink with healing properties can be brewed from dried bean pods. You need to pour 2 tbsp boiling water. raw materials and leave for 1 hour, strain. Drink 125 ml three times a day on an empty stomach.

Reviews

Elena, 41 years old
I have diabetes, but without insulin dependence. My doctor recommended that I take decoctions of bean leaves. After it I feel much better. Sugar returns to normal even without taking pills.

Andrey, 36 years old
I have high sugar, so the doctor advised me to drink infusions of bean pods. I tried it and noticed that this product really helps. I feel much better since then.

How to enhance the effect

Decoctions of bean pods are useful for sugar surges, but their effect can be enhanced. Beans provide the body with polyphenolic compounds that “adjust” sugar levels through contact with proteins. You can increase their impact with the help of some beneficial substances found in plants.

The necessary components can be found in:

• green and white tea;
• echinacea and hop leaves;
• cocoa and coffee beans;
• cornflower, St. John's wort, tansy;
• immortelle, dried grass, knotweed;
• blueberry and mulberry leaves.

Bean shells mixed with various herbs add variety to a sugar-free diet.

Useful qualities

Legumes occupy an important place in the diet of diabetics, but bean leaves are widely used for therapeutic purposes. The plant is a storehouse of useful vitamin complexes, microelements, essential amino acids and organic substances. High efficiency from the use of beans is observed in type 2 diabetes.

The qualitative composition of the plant valves allows you to normalize metabolic processes and reduce the risk of complications

The bean shell contains the following components:

• Arginine. Stimulates the synthesis of sugar-lowering hormone, so in a short time it can lower the concentration of sugar in the blood.
• Zinc. Improves the functioning of the pancreas, thereby increasing insulin production.
• Copper. Reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular complications in diabetes.
• Microelements. Participate in maintaining the normal functioning of diabetic body systems.
• Vitamins. Neutralizes the negative effects of free radicals, improving the condition of skin, hair and nails.
• Protein. Contains a high concentration of high-quality protein, similar in structure to animal protein. Consists of amino acids necessary for building protein structures in the body.
• Cellulose. Helps regulate metabolic processes by slowing down the absorption of fast carbohydrates in the intestines, which prevents sudden surges in blood glucose.

Bean shells are simple and practical to use; they can be purchased at pharmacies in prepackaged form at an affordable price. The plant does not lose its beneficial qualities after heat treatment, so it is in demand among diabetics.

Features of the use of decoctions

The action of decoctions based on the shells of the legume plant does not react with medications, so they are optimally suited for complex treatment, enhancing the therapeutic effect of the drugs. The main advantage is the good tolerability of the folk remedy, as well as the absence of side effects, unlike most drugs. A decoction prepared on the basis of one component does not cause allergic reactions and is an excellent remedy for patients prone to allergies.

The herbal medicine does not accumulate in the body, which means there is no addiction syndrome, which makes it possible to feel the therapeutic effect for a long time.

After the therapeutic course, an interval of 12 days should be taken.

To prevent side effects, when preparing decoctions, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• Use of dried raw materials. Fresh shoots of the plant contain many useful components, which can manifest themselves as fermentation in the intestines.
• Adding honey and sugar to the broth is contraindicated. Taking the product in parallel with sweet foods inhibits the beneficial properties of the plant.
• Adhere to storage rules. The decoction is poorly preserved, so it should be prepared in the required volume for one day of administration.
• Stick to the dosage. Increasing the dose of the drug may cause the development of negative symptoms.
• Stick to the course of treatment. When used once, the decoction does not reveal any sugar-lowering properties.

Treatment and prevention

In addition to diabetes mellitus, the beneficial qualities of beans are used as an auxiliary treatment and prevention of diseases:

• Renal apparatus and genitourinary system: kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), impaired reabsorption of free fluid by the kidneys, inflammation of the bladder (cystitis).
• Digestive system associated with impaired peristalsis and chronic obstipation (constipation).
• Obesity.
• Cardiovascular system: swelling, atherosclerosis, etc.
• Respiratory organs: cold cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis.
• Neuropsychological nature (regular consumption of bean dishes can reduce anxiety, eliminate insomnia, and stabilize the emotional state).

The presence of antioxidants in legumes helps to inhibit the process of activation of cancer cells in the body

Rules for selection and storage

When purchasing green beans, it is important to pay attention to their appearance.
It should be smooth, elastic, without traces of mold, dryness or deformation. It is advisable to break the pod and make sure it is juicy and crispy. It is necessary to refuse the purchase if the greens are wet, limp, translucent, and the grains in them are clearly visible. When choosing a frozen product, you should pay attention to the composition, reputation of the manufacturer, freezing time and expiration date. There should be no ice in the bag. It is recommended to consume young pods within 5-10 days from the date of purchase, preventing them from drying out and spoiling.

Store them in the refrigerator, and place leftovers in the freezer and consume within 6 months.

When choosing dry grains, you should be guided by general rules, the essence of which is:

• high-quality beans should be as free-flowing as possible, without traces of impurities;
• The presence of traces of mold and damage on the surface of the beans is not allowed;
• It is important to check the integrity of the packaging in which the product is packaged.

When dry, the grains retain their nutritional value and beneficial properties for 2-3 years. They must be poured into a canvas bag or jar and placed in a cool, ventilated place.