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Green beans are usually enjoyed as a sweet, sticky porridge. Not only are they delicious, but green beans also contain various healthy benefits that the body needs.
These small green beans are very popular in Indonesia. The texture is soft and quite fibrous after processing, usually made into porridge with the addition of ginger and coconut milk.
Other processed green beans include soup, peanut brittle, ice lollies and also green bean paste. Peeled green beans that are boiled and then mashed and cooked with sugar are used as a filling for traditional snacks.
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Reporting from Real Simple (17/5/2024), green beans contain many important nutrients. It is not surprising that green beans are among the legumes that are recommended to be consumed every day.
Following are the healthy benefits of consuming green beans:
1. Green Bean Nutrition
Quoting Food NDTV, green beans contain high protein. There are at least 48 grams of protein in 200 grams of raw green beans. Green beans can be a mainstay of vegetable protein intake.
The calorie content is 60 kcal per 200 grams of raw green beans, according to Eat This Much. The macronutrient breakdown is 63 percent carbohydrates, 4 percent fat and 32 percent protein.
2. Healthy digestion
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Green beans can be consumed to improve digestion, because they contain high fiber. According to the USDA, 200 grams of green beans contain 32 grams of fiber and 48 grams of protein.
These two ingredients can improve digestion. Protein is known to produce antibodies, enzymes, blood, hormones, and others. Meanwhile, fiber supports intestinal health which can facilitate digestion.
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