Green Beans

Green beans while low in calories are packed with enough nutrients to be considered one of the nature’s super foods. This vegetable is an excellent source of vitamins C, K and manganese. Plus green beans are very good source of vitamin A (through their high concentration of beta-carotene), fiber, potassium, folate, and iron. They are also a good source of magnesium, thiamine, riboflavin, copper, calcium, phosphorous, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and niacin.

Green Beans Health Benefits

The high vitamin K content in green beans makes them an excellent bone-assisting food. Observational studies consistently demonstrate a relationship between vitamin K and bone health in older people. Vitamin K is also known to have heart protecting action. Green Beans are also known to have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting effect due to their high content in vitamin C, vitamin A and zinc.

Vegetables, such as green beans, are essential part of any healthy nutrition plan. In combination with lean protein, vegetables are a “must” element in your weight loss program. Their high vitamin, mineral, fiber and phytonutrient content and their low calorie density and low glycemic index make them a miracle, all-natural weight loss remedy that every smart weight loser should take advantage of.

Whole Wheat Bread Rye Bread Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Yams Cornmeal Unsweetened Oatmeal Lentils Pea Chickpeas (garbanzo) Oatcakes Kidney Beans Cream of Rice Cream of Wheat Whole Grain Pasta Brown Rice

Asparagus Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cauliflower Carrots Collards Cucumber Green Pepper Green Beans Kale Lettuce Onion Mushrooms Spinach Tomato

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