Is your family getting the fibre they need for optimal health? According to the national Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, a whopping 95.1% of Malaysian consume inadequate fruit and vegetables daily.
Did you know that baked beans, that pantry staple is a good source of fibre and contains plant protein too?
Smart mamas, it’s time to indulge in beans mania by adding baked beans to your family’s diet as they are a nutrient-rich food, beneficial for health and well-being, affordable, fun and ready-to-eat straight from the can.
Baked beans come canned in a flavorful tomato sauce, a combination that pack a punch nutrient-wise.
Ayam Brand baked beans are made from the large northern beans imported from the United States of America.
Traditionally, Malaysians associate baked beans with breakfast but there are many delicious, creative and fun ways to incorporate them into main meals and snacks from curries, pasta sauces, soups, omelets, bean muffins and dips.
Ayam Brand Baked Beans come in two sizes – the 425g family size, and the 230g size, and three nutritious variants.
You can choose from classic Ayam Brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce, Ayam Brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce with Cheese that is enriched with real parmesan cheese, or Ayam Brand Baked Beans in Light Tomato Sauce that is formulated with 48% reduced sugar compared to classic Ayam Brand Baked Beans.
Here are the facts on why Ayam Brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce should be on every smart mama’s top ten list for super versatile foods.
All Ayam Brand Baked Beans variants are a source of protein and are high in fibre, so are not a bad choice.
The high fibre content in baked beans is known to help slow down the absorption of blood sugar, provide a feeling of satiety and gives a steady stream of energy throughout the day.
The plant protein in baked beans could help with muscle growth, increasing strength, recovery and repair after a workout.
Also, ideal for a snack for growing children, pregnant women or fitness-focused people, after a workout.
Due to the content of protein, baked beans could be an alternative to meat for vegetarians.
A cup of baked beans (240 grams) contains 10 grams of protein that is equal to the amount of protein in 50 grams of steak.
Ayam Brand Baked Beans are low in fat that can reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
Baked beans in tomato sauce are a good source of iron. Ideal for vegetarians, vegan and for women with low iron levels.
Iron is necessary for red blood cell production. Iron deficiency may lead to feeling tired, lack of focus and low energy levels and in severe cases could result in anemia. Smart mamas know that adding baked beans to their family’s diet brings so many benefits.
Tomato sauce is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that helps reduce cell damage through its antioxidant benefits.
For future smart mamas planning their pregnancy, adding baked beans to the diet three months before conception can add folate which helps to naturally increase vitamin B levels. Folate has been shown to reduce the probability of neural tube defects in babies.
Ayam Brand Baked Beans are a convenient snack eaten straight from the can. For versatile, easy to cook superfoods nothing beats the combination of baked beans and eggs. Add Ayam Brand Baked Beans as a base for pasta sauces, as a quick minestrone-type bean soup, or even to curries.
From July 17-31, 2024, shoppers can join the Beans Mania Game on Ayam Brand’s Instagram @ayambrandmy to win prizes. There is free shipping offer for buyers with a purchase of any Ayam Brand products worth RM40 and above from Ayam Brand Shopee or Ayam Brand Lazada.
Ayam Brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce retails at RM4.60 for the large 425g can or RM3.35 for the 230g can.
Ayam Brand products are available at local provision stores, supermarkets and Ayam Brand Official stores on Shopee and Lazada.
For more information on Ayam Brand, visit the official website at www.ayambrand.com.my, and social media channels in Facebook and Instagram
