How to cook green beans (stir fry) in simple way!

Ingredients: 

 1 table spoon of any cooking oil 

1 pc. Onion or 2cloves of garlic 

1/4 kg of pork meat (chop into small pieces) 

 Salt to taste 

Msg (optional) if you like 

 1/2 cup of water 

1/2 kg. Of green beans (baguio beans)


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10 Amazing Benefits Of Green Beans

Green beans are also known as string beans and are easily available in most grocery stores. Their nutrient content includes fibers, vitamins, minerals and very less carbohydrates. They also contain protein, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and several other essential nutrients. Green beans have impressive amount of antioxidants and even provide cardiovascular benefits. Green beans are a rich source of Omega-3 fats too. The carotenoid and flavonoid content of green beans provide anti-inflammatory benefits.. Here we discuss the top 10 health benefits of green beans.

1. Vitamin K Benefits:
Vitamin K plays a prominent role in blood clotting and heals the wounds. It also maintain strong bones in the elderly (1).

2. Vitamin C benefits:
Vitamin C is a great source of antioxidants which work well towards cutting down free radical reactions. These free radical reactions result in by-products and processes that may turn out to be carcinogenic. The anti oxidants found in green beans are extremely useful for the body (2).

3. Less calories:
Fresh green beans are very low in calories (3). Therefore, people who are calorie conscious need not worry and can eat them in good amounts. It also contains low amount of sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol.

4. Rich in fiber:
Green beans are a rich source of dietary fiber (4). Dietary fibers have many health benefits. Fibers are prescribed to people suffering from digestive issues. The fiber content in the green beans helps in prevention and treatment of constipation (5), haemorrhoids and diverticulosis. The high fiber content in green beans helps to maintain cholesterol and sugar levels in your body.

5. Folates:
Green beans are also a good source of folates which are useful for cell division and DNA synthesis. Folate rich foods are also helpful for women during pre-conception period and pregnancy (6).

6. Prevents infections:
A number of vitamins like Niacin (7) and Thiamine that are present in green beans are a good source of nutrients that help to prevent many infections in the body.

7. Maintains cell and body fluid:
Potassium (8) content in green beans helps the body to maintain better cell production and body fluid movement.

8. Controls cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure:
The potassium content in green beans also helps in controlling blood pressure and other heart related diseases (10).

9. Vitamin A effects:
Vitamin A (11) found in green beans helps in providing antioxidants and also in generating compounds that prevent the process of ageing.

10. Manganese effect:
Manganese content in green beans help in free radical scavenging act as it is a co-factor for antioxidants (12). This tends to keep you fit and healthy.




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