Green beans, also known as string beans, are cultivated in almost all the countries of the world. They are grown from summer through early fall, but thanks to modern-day freezing and canning processes, are available round the year. They are deep emerald green in color and taper down to a slight point on either side, as they come towards the end. Within the thin pods of the beans, one can find a number of tiny pods. Though green beans vary in size, their average length is around 4 inches. In the following lines, we have provided information on the health and nutrition benefits of eating green beans.
Nutritional Value of Green Beans
Given below is the amount of nutrients in 1 cup (125 gm) of green beans:
- Calcium - 57.50 mg
- Copper - 0.13 mg
- Dietary Fiber - 4.00 gm
- Folate - 41.63 mcg
- Iron - 1.60 mg
- Magnesium - 31.25 mg
- Manganese - 0.37 mg
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids - 0.11 gm
- Phosphorus - 48.75 mg
- Potassium - 373.75 mg
- Protein - 2.36 gm
- Tryptophan - 0.03 gm
- Vitamin A - 832.50 IU
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) - 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) - 0.77 mg
- Vitamin C - 12.13 mg
- Vitamin K - 20.00 mcg
- Calories - 43.75
Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Green Beans
- The presence of vitamin K in green beans makes them very good for maintaining the health of bones.
- Consumption of green beans helps the body in reducing the amount of free radicals and thus, prevents cholesterol from becoming oxidized and cause blocked arteries.
- Being rich in potassium, folate, magnesium and riboflavin, green beans are good for the cardiovascular health of an individual.
- The high amount of fiber present in green beans helps in lowering high blood pressure.
- The vitamin C and beta-carotene in green beans lead to much lower risk of developing colon cancer.
- Having anti-inflammatory properties, green beans are beneficial for those suffering from asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Studies have revealed that green beans help reduce the frequency of migraine attacks in people.
- Being rich in iron, green beans serve as a very good source of energy and are beneficial for menstruating as well as pregnant women.
- Regular consumption of green beans has been associated with strengthening of the immune system.
