Green beans (haricot vert) are liked among all people due to their earthy, herbal and solid texture. If you frequently chew on them raw while preparing, buy some more. Green beans (haricot vert) are a food product in the same group as black beans and kidney beans. They are made up of a green pod with just few tiny seeds inside and also both are usually consumed as a single serving. Snap beans or string beans are other names for green beans (haricot vert).

USES:

They are a classic side dish that can be  steamed, sauté, or boiled (add a little butter, garlic and lemon). Their texture also stands up to long cooking in recipes like casseroles and stews. Green beans also improve the soil that they grow in because of their ability to “fix” nitrogen from the air in nodules attached to the bean roots.  The majority of the energy in green beans (haricot vert) is found in the seed. Green beans (haricot vert) contain enough nourishment to sustain them until the development of their first genuine leaves, even without the use of fertilizer.

BENEFITS :

1. LOW-CALORIE
It is a low-calorie food and also has a lot of nutrients.

2. HAS ANTIOXIDANTS
It contains antioxidants such as vitamin C, flavonols, quercetin, and kaemferol.

3. GOOD SOURCE OF FIBRE
They contain fiber that reduce cholesterol and promote good heart health.

4. GOOD FOR BONES
The Beans have a good amount of vitamin k, so they improve bone health by absorbing calcium and reduces risk of bone fractures.

5. REDUCE DEPRESSION
The B vitamin  is also important for reducing depression. Getting enough folate helps to reduce the amount of homocysteine in your body. A lot of homocysteine can interfere with natural production of hormones that is responsible for mood as well as sleep and appetite.

6. PROTECT GUT HEALTH
The fiber  helps to keep the digestive system in good health as well as running smoothly. If you have a digestive disorder like irritable bowel syndrome, however, certain types of fiber can do more harm than good, leaving you with gas, bloating, and intestinal discomfort.