{"id":174032,"date":"2023-04-17T11:51:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T11:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=174032"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:51:29","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-french-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-french-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"French Beans: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of French Beans<\/a><\/li>
Properties of French Beans<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of French Beans<\/a><\/li>
How to Use French Beans?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of French Beans<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with French Beans<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Green beans are unripe, young fruits of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris<\/em>). They are referred to by many names, such as French beans (French- haricot vert), snap beans or string beans (modern varieties happen to be stringless). In the Philippines, Green beans are known as Baguio beans\/ habichuelas to differentiate them from yardlong beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green beans are different from other varieties of beans because the green beans are consumed and harvested while the enclosing pods are still intact and the bean seeds haven\u2019t yet fully matured within. Originally, green beans were found in South and Central America, where there has been evidence of cultivation in Peru and Mexico for many years. The three common types of green beans come under the species category Phaseolus vulgaris<\/em>. These three are snap or string beans with a round, flat pod; French or stringless beans that lack a fibrous, tough string running along the side of the pod; runner beans belonging to the separate species, Phaseolus coccineus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of French Beans<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Looking at the nutritional profile of French beans, raw green beans contain 90% water, 2% protein, 7% carbohydrates and negligible fat. In a 100-gram quantity of French beans, one is provided 31 calories and a moderate amount of vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese and vitamin B with other micronutrients in low quantity. Green beans are also a good source of thiamin, folate, riboflavin, potassium and magnesium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Folate<\/strong>: 32 mcg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe above information indicates the nutritional breakdown of about 150 grams of snap bean 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
  <\/span>Properties of French Beans<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
  French beans are low in fat and calorie content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  French beans are best consumed boiled, steamed, baked or grilled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  The vegetable contains the molecule chlorophyll, which can reduce cancer risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  French beans contain a significant amount of B9 and folate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  French beans contain a group of compounds known as retinoids which support good immunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  Cooked French beans are high in antioxidants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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