Beneficial Fact of Petai, 臭豆

Petai beans have its unique pungency and are an acquired taste. Commonly cooked with sambal Ikan Bilis, a fried Chilli paste with dried Anchovies, this dish has begun to grow on me.

Traditionally, Petai is believed to flush or “cleanse” the Kidneys and urinary tract. How true? I do not know but you do sense its effect from pungent urine, after your Petai meal :)

Read that comparing Petai to an Apple, it has 4 times the Protein, twice the Carbohydrates, 3 times the Phosphorus, 5 times the Vitamin A and Iron, and twice the other Vitamins and Minerals.

TRY including it into your daily diet! Below is mine for Lunch today :)

Highly rated for its Health Promoting Properties; below more read from the Internet:

Energy:
Petai contain three natural sugars-sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, petai gives an instant and substantial boost of energy.

Depression:
According to a recent survey among people suffering from depression, many felt better after eating Petai. Petai contain Tryptophan, a type of Protein that the body converts into Serotonin, known to make you relax and make you feel happier.

Anemia:
High in iron, Petai stimulates the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure:
Extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, makes it perfect to beat blood pressure. It has the ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Hangovers:
Cure a hangover by making a Petai milkshake, sweetened with honey. The Petai calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Morning Sickness:
Snacking on Petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Ulcers:
Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders. It can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. Neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Stress:
When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.

Strokes:
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, " eating Petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"