Green beans are a special variety with very tender and tasty pods. This variety contains less protein, but it contains more vitamins. Green beans are a low-calorie and healthy food, which is why nutritionists often include them in various nutrition programs.
The chemical composition and use of green beans
Green beans contain B vitamins, vitamins A, C, E, beta-carotene and folic acid. This product contains large quantities of iron, potassium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, chromium and many others. All these substances perfectly protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. Nutritionists recommend that people over 40 years old be sure to include green beans in their diet at least twice a week.
Green beans contain only 23 kcal per 100 g of product, so dishes made from them will be useful for those who want to lose weight.
Green beans improve the functioning of the digestive system and accelerate recovery from infectious intestinal diseases, helps to cure bronchitis, skin diseases, rheumatism and tuberculosis. Since it contains a lot of iron, it is recommended to use it for diseases of the hematopoietic system.
Medicinal properties of green beans
Green beans are indispensable for people with diabetes as they lower blood sugar levels. Bean pods contain arginine, which is similar in action to insulin. To stimulate the production of insulin, patients with diabetes mellitus need to drink about a liter of juice of green beans, carrots, lettuce and Brussels sprouts per day. Bean pod juice helps to cure bursitis, a disease of the joints. To heal, you need to drink this juice every day and cook beans several times a week.
Green beans have a positive effect on the nervous system, heart and blood vessels. It is recommended to be included in the diet for atherosclerosis, hypertension, and cardiac arrhythmias. Green beans are able to normalize carbohydrate metabolism due to their high zinc content. It has a diuretic effect, accelerates the dissolution of stones and cleanses the kidneys, improves sexual function. Green beans are very useful for gout because they regulate salt metabolism in the body.
Green beans recipe
Bean pods can be cooked very quickly: in boiling water - 5-6 minutes, steamed - 8-10 minutes. Frozen beans take only 2-3 minutes to cook. Trim the ends of the beans before cooking and soak the beans in cold water for 2-3 hours. Place the pods in boiling water and cook until tender. When finished, the beans should remain firm but not crunchy. Remove the pods from the pot and immerse them briefly in cold water to stop cooking.
Overcooked beans become fibrous and tasteless.
Serve the green beans immediately after cooking with salt, pepper and butter. This dish can be prepared as a side dish and served with meat or fish.
