Why are string beans good for you?

Question

I can't find info on why the Filipino string bean Sitaw is healthy. If anyone can give me some facts that would be great. :) If not, ordinary string bean health facts would be just as fine.

Answer 1

In general, beans and legumes are good for you.  Green beans, black beans...it's all good.  They have plenty of fibre and other nutrients and have a low caloric/glycemic impact.

Answer 2

Nutrition

They are a good source of protein, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, and a very good source for vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and manganese.

In a serving size of 100 grams of yardlong beans there are 47 calories, 0 grams of total fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 4 mg sodium (0% daily value), 8 grams of total carbohydrates (2% daily value), and 3 grams of protein (5% daily value). There is also 17% DV vitamin A, 2% DV iron, 31% DV vitamin C, and 5% DV calcium. (Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Individual daily values may be higher or lower depending on individual calorie needs.)

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