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Each month, Game Day will highlight a healthieroption for children and adults.What Are the Health Benefits of Green Beans?Green beans are also knownas string beans and are easilyavailable in most grocery stores.Their nutrient content includesfibers, vitamins, minerals andvery less carbohydrates. Theyalso contain protein, calcium,dietary fiber, iron and severalother essential nutrients. Greenbeans have impressive amountof antioxidants and even providecardiovascular benefits. Greenbeans are a rich source ofOmega-3 fats too. The carotenoidand flavonoid content ofgreen beans provide antiinflammatorybenefits. Herewe discuss the top 10 healthbenefits of green beans.1. Vitamin K benefits: Vitamin K plays aprominent role in blood clotting and heals thewounds. It also maintains strong bones in theelderly.2. Vitamin C benefits: Vitamin C is a greatsource of antioxidants which work well towardscutting down free radical reactions. Thesefree radical reactions result in by-productsand processes that may turn out to becarcinogenic. The anti-oxidants found in greenbeans are extremely useful for the body.3. Less calories: Fresh green beans are verylow in calories. Therefore, people who arecalorie conscious need not worry and caneat them in good amounts. It also containslow amount of sodium, saturated fat andcholesterol.4. Rich in fiber: Green beans are a rich sourceof dietary fiber. Dietary fibers have many healthbenefits. Fibers are prescribed to peoplesuffering from digestive issues. The fibercontent in the green beans helps in preventionand treatment of constipation, hemorrhoidsand diverticulosis. The high fiber content ingreen beans helps to maintain cholesterol andsugar levels in your body.5. Folates: Green beans are also a goodsource of folates which are useful for celldivision and DNA synthesis. Folate richfoods are also helpful for women during preconceptionperiod and pregnancy.6. Prevents infections: A number of vitaminslike Niacin and Thiamine that are present ingreen beans are a good source of nutrientsthat help to prevent many infections in thePecan, Bacon and Blue Cheese Green BeansInstructionsbody.7. Maintains cell and body fluid: Potassiumcontent in green beans helps the body tomaintain better cell production and body fluidmovement.8. Controls cardiovascular diseases and bloodpressure: The potassium content in greenbeans also helps in controlling blood pressureand other heart related diseases.9. Vitamin A effects: Vitamin A found in greenbeans helps in providing antioxidants and alsoin generating compounds that prevent theprocess of ageing.10. Manganese effect: Manganese content ingreen beans help in free radical scavengingact as it is a co-factor for antioxidants. Thistends to keep you fit and healthy.• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans andcook for 2-3 minutes.• Next, drain the beans and immediately place them in a bowl ofice water for 2-3 minutes.• Remove the beans from the ice water and set aside. Cook thebacon slices in a large skillet until crisp.Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutesServing Size: 4-6• Remove the slices of bacon and place on a paper towel. Add thegreen beans to the bacon drippings and cook for 2-3 minutes.• Then, crumble the bacon and add to the green beans with theblue cheese, chopped pecans, salt and pepper.• Serve with your favorite dinner.
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