Celebrating the Traditional Lean Green Bean

A familiar dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways is the one and only lean green bean!

Green beans consists of amazing health benefits, so when your Mother asked you to eat your green beans as a child, she was contributing greatly to your overall well being.

Loaded with Vitamin C, just one cup of green beans daily can help to build a strong immune system. Large quantities of green beans contain the nutrient, Lutein, it has been suggested that this nutrient can be very instrumental in fighting and preventing many forms of cancer.

Consuming green beans is an easy way to fortify your diet. Low in calories, green beans contain iron, which is essential with fighting fatigue. Full of fiber, green beans are a low hypoglycemic index food, making them a perfect choice to manage glucose levels. They contain flavonoids and antioxidants that may prevent heart disease.

In addition to containing many vitamins, green beans have fiber and protein. A rare trace element that is only found in a few food sources are found in green beans. This element is called silicone, it is responsible for strengthening bones and connective tissue in the body.

Green beans contain manganese, calcium and antiinflammatory compounds that may protect against Osteoporosis. This popular veggie can also prevent eye aging diseases. This is a very important dish to serve on the side or a main menu item for your family because it is easy to prepare and it is a win-win!

The best ways to store green beans are either in the refrigerator where they can last up to 7 to 10 days, or they can be lightly blanched and frozen. Fresh always taste the most delicious, but canned organic