Green Beans
Green Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) aka: common bean, string bean, kidney bean, snap bean, long bean, french bean, bush bean, pole bean, wax bean, haricot, baked bean, flageolet, and haricot vert, are long thin shaped pods which contain 2-5 inner seeds or beans. The pod of the bean is green, thin, and commonly eaten with the inner beans.
Health benefits of Green Beans
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Green Beans
Look for beans which are firm and bright. Pick up a bean and snap it, when you do, the bean should snap crisply and show signs of containing a lot of moisture. Avoid any beans which are flimsy or have wilted skin.
Climate and origin
Green beans are thought to have originated in Central and South America and there are records of green beans existing in Peru over 10,000 years ago. Found all over the world today, green beans do well in both temperate and tropical climates.
Taste
Green beans taste earthy and have a chewy, fibrous, texture.
Miscellaneous information
Green beans only reached Europe in the early 1500s where they were considered a delicacy and reserved primarily for the plates of the wealthy.
Similar tasting produce
Snap peas
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 31 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.22g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.05g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 6mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 10% | ||
| Total Sugars 3.3g | 7% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.8g | 4% | ||
| Vitamin C 12.2mg | 14% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 1mg | 6% | ||
| Calcium 37mg | 3% | ||
| Potassium 211mg | 4% | ||
| Phosphorus 38mg | 3% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||