TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Green beans has various nutrients and antioxidants that are essential for our body. Every 100 grams of green beans contain 10.17 grams water, 338 kcal, 21.26 grams protein, 0.69 grams carbohydrate, 19 grams fiber, 8.5 grams sugar, 81 mg calcium, 0.72 mg vitamin E and vitamin K. What are the benefits of green beans for our body health?
Green beans can be stir-fried, steamed, or cooked with other types of vegetable. Here are some benefits of consuming green beans, cited from Boldsky.
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1. Improving digestion
The insoluble fiber found in green beans could prevent constipation. Therefore, this vegetable is suitable for those who suffer from constipation.
2. Speeding up wound healing
Green beans contain various essential proteins that could improve the body system. These proteins are good for cell regeneration and curing diseases.
3. Improving the hearth health
Green beans contain folic acid that could lower the cholesterol level and decrease the blood pressure. The potassium and magnesium found in green beans could decrease the risk of heart diseases.
4. Preventing cancer
The fiber in green beans could absorb the toxic substances in colon. Besides, green beans also contain isoflavones that could prevent breast cancer.
Those are various benefits of green beans for our health. Start consuming this vegetable for a better health as this vegetable is rich in various essential nutrients. Consuming green beans is good for your body health. (*)
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| Editor | : Yatimul Ainun |
| Publisher | : Ahmad Rizki Mubarok |
