The Good Benefit of Red Bean :)

Kidney Beans / Red Beans

Beans are a healthy source of protein, and by combining them with other complementary grains, you can create a meal with a "complete" protein, containing all the amino acids necessary for good nutrition. They are also a good source of iron. One cup cooked kidney beans contains over 15 gm of protein and 5 mg of iron--close to 30 percent of your daily requirement for each nutrient!

Beans are also famous for their fiber content, and a cup of cooked kidney beans provides almost half of your daily fiber. Fiber does more than just keep you regular. The soluble fiber found in red beans also helps lower your blood cholesterol levels by helping to push cholesterol through your digestive track before your body can absorb it. The high fiber content of red beans means that they are digested very slowly, putting them low on the glycemic index and making them a healthy choice for diabetics or for anyone looking to stabilize their blood sugar levels.

Did you know that red beans have one of the highest antioxidant rating of all foods? Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture surveyed 100 different foods, and found that small red beans and kidney beans came out at the top of the list, surpassing the antioxidant qualities of cultivated blueberries, cranberries and cherries. Antioxidants are necessary to protect your cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, which in turn may reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease and other illness


source : http://www.livestrong.com/article/4692-need-health-benefits-red-beans/

My chili soup's history

Chili? Yummm….

Everyone in my family loves it.

From one recipe to another, mixing and guessing all the ingredients. Finally, I am proudly announce that this is the only original recipe ever comes from my self. From few experiments I’ve made, I finally found the taste of perfect Chili I’ve been looking for. Sweet like honey that melted in our mouth, combine with a little sour taste from tomatoes gravy. Bring a super joy in every drop of the soup.

I present it as a new pleasure among my family, which is why it doesn’t taste spicy at all. So everyone can enjoy it, from the oldest to the youngest. Even my 1 years old son.

Than I found, one of the best ways to enjoy this chili is to serve it with crunchy seasoned fries, with 3 simple steps.

1. Put the fries in the bowl.

2. Pour over the chili.

3. Sprinkled with grated cheese.

There I’ve found a perfect menu, which I knew will be perfect for you too.

Dying to try? 

History of Chili

The only thing certain about the origins of chili is that it did not originate in Mexico. Charles Ramsdell, a writer from San Antonio in an article called San Antonio: An Historical and Pictorial Guide, wrote:

"Chili, as we know it in the U.S., cannot be found in Mexico today except in a few spots which cater to tourists. If chili had come from Mexico, it would still be there. For Mexicans, especially those of Indian ancestry, do not change their culinary customs from one generation, or even from one century, to another."

If there is any doubt about what the Mexicans think about chili, the Diccionario de Mejicanismos, published in 1959, defines chili con carne as (roughly translated):

“detestable food passing itself off as Mexican, sold in the U.S. from Texas to New York.”

Source : http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Chili/ChiliHistory.htm