It has very less calories and is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals.
Health benefits of Green Bean1: Beans can reduce the risk of heart disease, stabilise blood sugar levels and are an important source of vitamins, minerals (potassium in particular) and phytonutrients. They can also help to prevent or combat anaemia.
2: Green Bean is a nice source of calcium, vitamin C, lutein, beta-carotene and potassium.
3: Because of their wealth of nutrients, green beans prevent many illnesses including Alzheimer's, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, acne, ear infections, and possibly even colds and flus.
4: Green beans are also a good source of zinc which is important for healthy skin. Zinc is involved in the proper metabolism of testosterone and can help prevent acne.
5: The fiber in green peas can help prevent colon cancer as well, as it has the ability to bind to cancer-causing toxins, removing them from the body before they can harm colon cells.
Nutritional information of Green BeansGreen beans, boiled 1.00 cup 125.00 grams 43.75 calories
| Nutrient | Amount | DV | Nutrient |
| vitamin K | 20.00 mcg | 25.0 | 10.3 |
| vitamin C | 1 2.13 mg | 20.2 | 8.3 |
| manganese | 0.37 mg | 18.5 | 7.6 |
| vitamin A | 832.50 IU | 16.6 | 6.9 |
| dietary fiber | 4.00 g | 16.0 | 6.6 |
| potassium | 373.75 mg | 10.7 | 4.4 |
| folate | 41.63 mcg | 10.4 | 4.3 |
| tryptophan | 0.03 g | 9.4 | 3.9 |
| iron | 1.60 mg | 8.9 | 3.7 |
| magnesium | 31.25 mg | 7.8 | 3.2 |
| vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.12 mg | 7.1 | 2.9 |
| copper | 0.13 mg | 6.5 | 2.7 |
| vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.09 mg | 6.0 | 2.5 |
| calcium | 57.50 mg | 5.8 | 2.4 |
| phosphorus | 48.75 mg | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| protein | 2.36 g | 4.7 | 1.9 |
| omega 3 fatty acids | 0.11 g | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| vitamin B3 (niacin) | 0.77 mg | 3.9 | 1.6 |
Tips
1: Before cooking, wash beans thoroughly in clear, cool water, and trim the tips.
2: Boiling, steaming, microwaving, and stir-frying are popular ways to prepare beans. Whatever cooking method you choose, remember to cook beans just until tender using the smallest amount of water; they should remain bright green.
3: Green beans can be served on their own or used in salads, casseroles, soups, and stir-fries either whole, frenched (cut lengthwise), or cut into inch-long pieces. They can also be pickled.
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