the benefits of green beans for health



Green beans (Phaseolus radiatus L.) is one of the important nuts in Southeast Asia and South Asia. In Indonesia, this plant ranks third after soybeans and peanuts, both about the area of ​​planting and production and its role as food.

This plant is a short-lived seasonal crop, approximately 65 days Green beans have protein content of 24.4%, fat 1%, and carbohydrates 64.6%. In addition according to (Marzuki and Soeprapto, 2007), this plant contains vitamin B1, vitamins A and C. Green bean seeds are mostly consumed for foodstuffs such as bean sprouts, soups, porridge, flour, beverages and tofu.

In Indonesia the distribution of green bean production areas are Nangroe Aceh Darussalam, West Sumatera and South Sumatra, West Java, Central Java, East Java, North Sulawesi and South Sulawesi, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara.

Java Island is the main producer of green beans in Indonesia, the potential of dry land area that is suitable to plant green beans is very broad. Green beans are a kind of cultivation plants and palawija are widely known in the tropics. Plants belonging to the tribe of legumes (Fabaceae) has many benefits in everyday life as a source of high protein vegetable food.

Planting green beans as well as soybeans is always increasing from year to year, but the production is not increasing, green beans have a high enough protein content of 22% and is an important source of minerals, including calcium and phosphorus. While the fat content is unsaturated fatty acids. Calcium and phosphorus content in green beans is useful for strengthening bones.

Green beans also contain low fat is very good for those who want to avoid high fat consumption. Not only that low fat content in green beans also cause food or drink made from green beans is not easy to smell.

Outline of Green Beans Has Benefits As Followed:

1. Mineral Resources
   Green beans are foods that become one source of minerals. Some of the important minerals contained in it are potassium, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, iron, and phosphorus. Potassium and magnesium are important for maintaining heart health

2. Rich Fiber
   Green beans are also a source of foods rich in fiber, soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps keep the digestive system healthy and reduces constipation problems. While soluble fiber helps lower bad cholesterol in the blood and keep blood sugar levels

3. Rich Protein
   As a nutrient that can build the body, you should get enough protein intake every day. In contrast to animal protein that often still contains saturated fat, green beans are one source of good plant protein without saturated fat content.

4. Good For Heart Health
   Another great benefit of green beans is good for heart health. Eating green beans regularly helps lower bad cholesterol levels and increases the flexibility of the arteries and veins.

5. Have Detoxification Effect
   Green beans have the benefit of body detoxification and increase metabolism. In natural medicine in China and India, green beans are often recommended for detoxification (expelling toxins) in the body and curing chronic diseases.

6. Lose Weight
   Low-calorie green beans (not cooked with coconut milk and rich in sugar) are a source of fiber that can satiate longer. That way, the desire to snack will be restrained. It's a positive thing for those of you who want a healthy and natural diet.

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