Benefits of Green Beans For Body Health

Green beans into one of the ingredients of Indonesian cuisine that has been known since antiquity, green beans are usually cooked into a porridge that is called with green bean porridge. One of Indonesian cuisine in the form of porridge, it has a high protein content. Green beans are also often used as medicines or foods that provide health benefits for the body.

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The benefits of green beans for health:

1. Lowering bad cholesterol levels and blood pressure
   Consuming green beans is known to lower bad cholesterol levels, green beans contain high fiber foods and are useful for maintaining bowel function, facilitate the process of digestion, and lower blood pressure.

2. Breast cancer
   Green beans contain substances that can slow down the replica of cancer cells, including cancer cells that attack the breast. The substance is known to prevent tumor cell formation.

3. Diabetes
   Green beans have low levels of glycemic index, green beans are good foods to be consumed by diabetics. green beans can also lower blood sugar levels.

4. Maintain the immune system
   Green beans have a protein content of 3.16 grams per cup, high protein content is enough to make green beans into one alternative food for those who do not like to consume meat. In addition, the content of bad fats and cholesterol in green beans is much lower than meat. Protein is very important in maintaining the immune system and support the existence of every cell of the body, protein deficiency can cause hair loss, kwashiorkor disease and malnutrition.

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1. Helps maintain healthy skin and hair
   Protein content and zinc substances in green beans can help maintain healthy nails and hair. In addition, green beans can also help rejuvenate the skin thanks to the content of phytoestrogens that help produce collagen and keep skin elastic, soft, and prevent premature aging.