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Legumes

Cut Green Bean

Cut green beans are trimmed pieces of immature common bean pods eaten as a non-starchy vegetable. Despite coming from a legume plant, culinary and nutritional classification places green beans with vegetables, so the import category is clearly wrong.

Beneficial properties

low calorie good source of fiber supports digestive health contains antioxidant compounds provides vitamin K hydrating

Nutritional highlights

Green beans provide fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, potassium, and small amounts of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.

Caution. High in vitamin K, so people taking warfarin should keep intake consistent.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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