Green beans—Phaseolus vulgaris
Green beans belong to the Fabaceae family, and this group includes soybeans, peanuts, etc. Green beans are legumes and have protein, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins C and B, folate, and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Health benefits:
Diets that are rich in legumes are cardioprotective and help lower cholesterol and triglycerides. This is probably secondary to the low fat content and high fiber content of this nutritious food.
Legumes are rich in phytonutrients that help decrease overall inflammation in the body, which helps fight chronic disease processes and protect the body from free radical-mediated oxidant damage.
Diets rich in legumes and vegetables can positively affect blood pressure and heart rate.
This diet will also help with weight maintenance and the decreasing of waist circumference and visceral fat.
Legumes and beans help to increase insulin sensitivity and optimize glycemic control.
A diet rich in legumes and vegetables increases the production of short-chain fatty acids, which in turn helps establish microbial diversity in our microbiome and promote overall health.
From the above discussion, we see how important it is for our diet to be diversified with different legumes, beans, and vegetables. As always, I wish that you keep your health in center focus and live long and strong.
