Winter Health: Reasons You Should Eat Green Beans

Widely sold as a vegetable, fresh, canned, or frozen, green beans belong to the legume family, along with soybeans, chickpeas, and other types of beans. They are low in calories (59 kcal in half a cup) but packed with vitamins A, K, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants, protein, and more.

vision

Green beans' carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin promote good vision and protect against chronic diseases such as cataracts. In addition, they cover the looks from the harmful blue light emitted by computers, television, and cell phone screens, which contribute to macular degeneration.

digestion

The fiber in peas helps move food through the intestines for better digestion, while the coumestrol they contain reduces the risk of stomach cancer.

heart health

The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in peas reduce oxidation and inflammation and even help prevent plaque buildup on blood vessel walls caused by inflammation and free radical stress. The magnesium and potassium in peas can also lower high blood pressure. immunity

IN GREEN PEAS, Vitamins C, E, zinc, catechins, and epicatechins act as immunity-boosting antioxidants.

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Green beans also contain vitamins A, B, cholesterol, ferulic, and coumestrol, which help keep inflammatory conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis at bay.

Add peas to your diet this winter with this easy, quick, and delicious breakfast recipe.