Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Green Beans

Green beans are one of the foods that become a source of minerals. Some important minerals contained therein are potassium, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, iron, and phosphorus. Potassium and magnesium are essential for maintaining heart health. Folic acid and iron is important for the health of women, especially pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Green beans are also a source of food that is rich in fiber, both soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps keep the digestive system in order to stay healthy and reduce the problem of constipation. While soluble fiber helps lower bad cholesterol in the blood and maintain blood sugar levels.

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