One of the rich sources of vitamin A, C, and K is found in green beans. But eating this food does something to your body which we are going to discuss today....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
They are also called snap beans or string beans in the United States. This food is loved by many because they act as a side dish for meals especially fried rice in Nigeria, and nightly dinners, etc.
They are nutritious to the body irrespective of how they are eaten. Here are some of the health benefits of green beans.
1. They are good for the heart.
Because it contains no cholesterol, green beans are what your body needs for healthy cell growth. But eating too many green beans is bad for your health.
Too much cholesterol in your body increases fat in your arteries which may lead to the decrease of blood flow to your brain and heart.
2. Cancer.
Green beans reduce the risk of cancer. This is because it contains a high amount of chlorophyll which helps to decrease the risk of cancer. Individuals who have cancer should always join their means with green beans.
3. It promotes fertility and pregnancy in women
Another importance of green beans is that it is a good source of iron which is good for pregnant women. Note that consuming more iron helps promote fertility.
Furthermore, pregnant women require more folic acid, and this is what green beans provide.
4. Depression
Eating green beans helps with depression. This is because of folate consumption which prevents excess of homocysteine in the body.
So green beans prevent excess homocysteine which interferes with the production of the feel-good hormones serotonin.
5. Improves bone health
The presence of vitamin K in green beans improves bone health. It also improves the absorption of calcium in the body.
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