Beauty may already be familiar with mung beans, no? Green beans are one of the legumes that can be processed into delicious food or drinks, such as green bean porridge or green bean boiled water that can be drunk directly.
It turns out that green beans are one of the best sources of vegetable protein and have a fairly high antioxidant content which is good for the body. Launching from several sources, Beautynesia has summarized some of the good benefits of green beans for body health. Check this out!
1. Has Anticancer Properties
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Research published by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2012 found that extracts from mung bean act as an anticancer agent for human cells. That’s what was reported from the Very Well Fit page.
This is because green beans are a source of antioxidants that help neutralize potentially harmful molecules or free radicals that enter the body.
2. Increase Body Immunity
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In times of a pandemic like this, increasing the body’s immunity is important. One way to increase the body’s immunity can consume boiled water from green beans. This is because green beans have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help fight viruses and infections in the body, as reported by the Morpheme Remedies page.
This will balance the good bacteria in the digestive system, help absorb nutrients, and boost immunity.
3. Maintaining Health When Pregnant
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During pregnancy, folate content is highly recommended for optimal growth and development of the baby in the womb. Green beans provide about 80% of the RDI for folate in one cooked cup. That’s according to the Healthline page.
In addition, green beans are also high in iron, protein, and fiber which are generally needed by pregnant women. However, avoid consuming raw green beans because they can carry bacteria that can cause infection.
4. Reduces the Risk of Heart Disorders
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Several studies have shown that green beans can lower bad cholesterol in the blood and protect the body from unstable free radicals, as reported by the Holland & Barrett page.
This is because green beans contain antioxidants that help protect blood vessels from damage and reduce inflammation.
5. Helps Lower Blood Pressure
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Launching from Medical News Today, magnesium, potassium, and fiber are nutrients that are known to promote good blood pressure to the body. Studies conducted on mice show that extracts from green beans help lower blood pressure.
The nutrients contained in green beans on a regular basis have a way of keeping blood pressure in the body under control.
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