Great Green Beans

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Great Green Beans

Benefits

The green color of green beans is what offers the huge amount of chlorophyll in them. This is a very important nutrient to help detox and repair. There is also a surprising amount of carotenoids in green beans, even though they do not have the orange red color like carrots and tomatoes. These caroteniods offers antioxidant support and cardiovascular support as well as. The Vitamin C in the green beans also gives a good support to the immune system.

How to Choose and Keep

It is best to choose green beans that are in the bulk section and you can bag them on your own. Store in a plastic bag in the fridge. They will keep about a week. 

Preparation

The way I like to cook green beans is the buy fresh, snip the ends off and steam with some pearl onions and garlic. Then add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrients (In order of highest percentage to lowest)

Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, Molybdenum, Magnesium, Tryptophan, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Protein, Vitamin B3, Choline, Copper, and Omega 3

Action Steps

1. Find some fresh green beans and steam

2. Find your favorite green bean casserole that is not jam packed with fats and enjoy as a great dish. Check out gluten and dairy free recipes that are delicious.

Resources: www.whfoods.com