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Origin: Murcia.
Origin: Murcia
Of the green bean it could be said that it is a vegetable on the outside and a legume on the inside. This paradoxical description expresses a curiosity about this healthy food, since, although it is botanically considered a legume, it is eaten as a vegetable.
It is considered a vegetable on the outside and a legume on the inside
It is one more example of the food additions to the Mediterranean diet throughout its history, characterised by its ability to integrate new products and thus have given rise to a food space of an extraordinary cultural crossbreeding
The green bean is low in calories (35 cal/100 g), because in its composition there is a high percentage of water (90%) and contains little fat (0.6%). The rest is made up of carbohydrates (4.2%) and a small proportion of protein (1.9%), which makes it an easily digestible food.
It also has a remarkable contribution in fiber. These virtues are reinforced by its powerful diuretic effect, thanks to its richness in potassium and its low sodium content
The green bean is rich mainly in vitamin C (23.4 mg/100 g), but also in B vitamins, such as B6 (0.22 mg) and B9 or folic acid (60 mcg)
Also called tender bean, is an ideal food to include in cleansing and slimming diets
Control sugar and cholesterol
The soluble fibre of the tender bean has a very positive effect on sugar levels in the body, as it regulates the speed with which sugars pass into the blood, slowing down the process.
Fibre also regulates the speed at which sugars pass into the blood, slowing down the process
Fiber also regulates cholesterol by facilitating its elimination during digestion
For these reasons, this food should be included in the diet of those who have problems with hypercholesterolemia or hyperglycemia, as it would help them, in a simple way, to cope with their disease
Among the health problems on which we can influence preventively with a healthy diet are cardiovascular processes such as atherosclerosis, excess weight that become a gateway for these and many other diseases
Its ability to prevent cardiovascular disease is further enhanced by its high content of vitamin C, beta-carotene and other antioxidant compounds
Against hypertension and fluid retention
On the other hand, its richness in potassium and low sodium content favours the elimination of excess fluid in the body and is very beneficial in the case of suffering from hypertension, gout or kidney stones.
It is also rich in potassium and its low sodium content favours the elimination of excess fluid in the body and is very beneficial in the case of suffering from hypertension, gout or kidney stones
In addition, the presence in the green bean amino acid arginine helps in urinary tract disorders such as cystitis
Prevents oxidation Prevents oxidative stress Oxidative stress is at the basis of many of the most prevalent diseases in our environment and the process of human aging
Strong bones Silicon is important for the formation of skeletal mass
Its richness in micronutrients and fiber make them an important food group in the fight against oxidative stress in the body and in the prevention of disorders secondary to digestive dysfunction.
The presence of silicon in green beans has been correlated with improved bone density at maturity. Silicon is important for the formation of skeletal mass.
