Long beans are included in seasonal or short-lived vegetables such as other crops. Long beans contain protein, vitamin A, vitamin B (thiamin), iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, magnesium, and manganese. In addition, in 100 grams of raw long beans also contain 196 kJ (47 kcal) energy, 8 grams of carbohydrate, 3.6 gram dietary fiber, 0 grams of fat, and 3 grams of protein.
In addition can be used as fresh vegetables when eaten raw, raw long beans also have useful benefits for the human body. Here are the benefits of consumption of raw long beans.
- Maintain heart health.
Raw long beans have a good vitamin K content to accelerate blood circulation and prevent the onset of hardening of the blood vessels. That way, heart disease such as coronary heart disease and heart failure will not happen to you. - Increase body stamina.
The content of vitamin B in raw long beans can help the body to make it always fit and healthy. Consumption of raw long beans on a regular basis can keep you from feeling tired, even make the body fresh. - Prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin K content in raw long beans is very good for the body in helping prevent bone loss or osteoporosis. Consumption of raw long beans at least can help the body to meet daily needs of vitamin K as much as 20% more to prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis.
An anti-oxidant source
Raw beans can be used as a source of anti-oxidants for the body due to the content of vitamin C, minerals and beta-carotene it has. It is said that long beans also contain various carotenoids such as lutein, beta-carotene, violaxanthin, neoxhantin and flavonoids such as quercetin, kaemferol, catechin, epicathecihs, procyanidins all of which have been shown to have anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants can help the body in warding off free radicals to keep the body healthy. - Preventing diabetes.
Raw nuts are useful for controlling excess blood sugar levels in order to prevent diabetes. Raw raw beans also have very low calorie and sugar content so it is safe for those of you who have problems with blood sugar.
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