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ENGLISH PEAS
Main health benefits:
Antioxidant/anti-cancer effects collagen for tissues hormone synthesis eye and bone health digestive aid reduces risk of osteoporosis lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol heart health helps with iron use/absorption improved immune system system regulates metabolism gene expression and nervous system system signals
ü Excellent source: vitamins C K A thiamin folate B3 copper zinc phosphorous manganese fiber
ü Good source: vitamins B6 B2 choline magnesium iron ü Phytochemicals: carotenoids (beta-carotene lutein zeaxanthin) flavonoids phenolic acids chlorophyll
Main health health benefits:
Eye and heart health health neuroprotective effects normal blood clotting protein and bone formation inflammation anti-cancer reduces risk of viruses ulcers and osteoporosis ü Good source: vitamins C K B2 magnesium fiber
ü Phytochemicals: carotenoids (alpha/beta-carotenes lutein zeaxanthin) but more flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol) than green variety
FRENCH YELLOW BEANS
FRENCH GREEN BEANS
Main health benefits:
Antioxidant/anti-cancer effects collagen and protein formation hormone synthesis normal blood clotting eye and heart health digestive aid reduces risk of osteoporosis lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol helps with iron use/absorption regulates energy metabolism ü Excellent source: vitamins C K B6 B2 folic acid fiber
ü Good source: calcium silicon iron manganese potassium copper ü Phytochemicals: carotenoids (alpha/beta-carotenes lutein zeaxanthin) some flavonoids (quercetin & kaempferol) chlorophyll
DID YOU KNOW?
• Unlike fruits that become sweeter the the the the longer they stay on on on the the the the tree or bush beans beans are sweetest when young If left on the vine beans beans wither and and the the seeds dry and and harden They are best consumed fresh young green and sweet • • Green Green beans beans taste best when thinner than a a a a a a a pencil
• • Green Green beans beans will continue to to cook after you remove them them from boil-
ing water – be be sure to take them out before they are done or or soak them in in cold water after cooking
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