Green Beans

GREEN BEANS are a nutritious vegetable that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients such as vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, manganese, beta-carotene, and protein.

 

GREEN BEANS provide significant cardiovascular benefits due to their omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) content. They also contain ant-inflammatory compounds which make them highly beneficial for individuals who suffer with auto-immune disorders such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, COPD, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic sinusitis, bursitis, Raynaud’s syndrome, and lupus.

 

They are also known to help prevent type 2 diabetes. GREEN BEANS are an excellent source of dietary fiber and can aid the digestive tract by promoting regular peristaltic action and aid in the removal toxic, cancer-causing substances in the digestive tract. They contain a wide variety of carotenoids such as lutein and neoxanthin and flavonoids such as quercetin and procyanidins which make them excellent for eye health and for preventing disease.

 

Fresh GREEN BEANS need to be cooked till tender. They can be eaten creamed, or added to salads or soups.

Fresh green beans are readily available at your local supermarket in the produce section. Also, look at your local farmer’s markets for heirloom varieties of green beans that contain the ultimate in nutritional and health benefits.

 

HEALTH BENEFITS

 

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

GREEN BEANS can help reduce the risk of heart disease due to their high levels of flavonoids. Flavonoids are polyphenolic antioxidants that are commonly found in fruits and vegetables. GREEN BEANS have high levels of flavonoids and these antioxidants have certain anti-inflammatory properties. Test subjects with high flavonoid levels experienced anti-thrombotic results, preventing blood clots in the arteries and veins. Cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes are commonly caused by thrombotic activity, which means that a healthy volume of green beans and flavonoids in a diet can help prevent some of these conditions.

 

COLON CANCER

Recent studies have shown GREEN BEAN consumption to be beneficial for preventing pre-cancerous polyps that commonly lead to colon cancer. Many studies have tried to link dry bean intake to cancer prevention, with limited results.

However, new evidence suggests that increasing dietary GREEN BEAN intake can reduce the risk of cancerous adenoma recurrence and colorectal cancer. More studies are ongoing, but that linkage is very important.

 

Secondly, the high fiber content of green beans can also positively impact your digestive system. Certain types of fiber can ease the digestive process and promote healthy bowel movements, which decreases the stress on the intestinal tract. Certain studies have shown a positive correlation between increased fiber intake and a reduction in colon cancer, but again, more research is still being performed.

 

DIABETES

These power-packed legumes have been shown to help manage and regulate diabetes symptoms in many patients. Certain studies have shown a definitive hypoglycemic influence on patients with diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that requires constant maintenance of blood sugar levels at a normal level so the body can perform necessary tasks. Natural regulators of diabetes CAN BE DONE, and the connection of beans and similar plants to the control or early prevention of diabetes is great news for many people.

 

IMMUNE SYSTEM

The presence of various immune system-boosting antioxidants in green beans is well known, but as more research on their benefits is done, it is becoming clear that there are far more antioxidant properties than we previously thought. Antioxidants are beneficial compounds in our body that seek out dangerous free radicals and eliminate them from our system before they can cause illness or tissue damage.

 

GREEN BEANS are a good source of flavonoids and carotenoids, but the variety of those pigments was previously unknown. Flavonoids contain basic antioxidants like quercetin and kamferol, but also more useful and beneficial ones like catechins and epicatechins. Catechins have been shown to reduce the severity of strokes. Carotenoids found in green beans contain antioxidants like beta carotene and lutein. Beta carotene has been linked to a number of benefits within the body.

 

EYE HEALTH

Certain specific carotenoids that are found in green beans can also prevent macular degeneration, which is a decrease in vision and eye function. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are focused at the macula of the eye and play a key role in preventing any stress on the inner workings of the eye. Ensuring that these carotenoid levels stay strong to prevent vision deterioration is one of the many benefits of including green beans in your balanced diet.

 

BONE HEALTH

There are many nutrients, such as calcium, found in GREEN BEANS that are integral in preventing bone deterioration and osteoporosis. Green beans contain vitamin K, vitamin A, and silicon. Deficiencies in many of these compounds have been connected to increased bone loss, strength, and durability. Silicon is not the most common mineral to hear about, and significant amounts are relatively rare in most foods. However, GREEN BEANS are a terrific source of silicon, which is a key element in bone regeneration and overall bone health.

 

GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES

Green beans are packed with fiber, which is a hugely beneficial compound in our bodies. By keeping enough fiber in our diets, we can ease certain digestive issues like constipation, hemorrhoids, ulcers, and acid reflux disease. These conditions range from mild irritants to potentially life-threatening, and the amount of fiber we consume is a key element in their prevention. In a normal serving of green beans, which is 110 grams, you can gain 15% of the daily recommended amount of fiber. GREEN BEANS are one of the best vegetables to keep your stomach working properly.

 

PRE-NATAL HEALTH

GREEN BEANS are also a great source of folic acid, which plays a key role in many internal processes, but none are more important than protecting infants in the womb. Folic acid levels in a woman’s body are vital to the normal and healthy development of the fetus in utero, especially in preventing neural tube defects. 

GREEN BEANS provide an easy and delicious way to keep folic acid levels high, and ensure a healthy and happy baby.

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