Adzuki beans are very easy to digest. They have a distinctive flavour, and they taste less “beany” than many other beans. Adzuki beans are a very good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and B vitamins. As a high-potassium, low sodium food they can help reduce blood pressure and act as a natural diuretic. When combined with grains, beans supply high quality protein, which provides a healthy alternative to meet or other animal protein.

Like most beans, Adzuki beans are rich in soluble fibre. This type of fibre binds to toxins and cholesterol aiding in their elimination from the body.