Organic Green Beans (1 lb)

Green beans provide antioxidant support due to their phytonutrients and other key components. Moderate concentrations of omega-3 fats combined with "the antioxidant support provided by green beans provides us with some direct cardiovascular benefits..." Green beans also have high concentrations of nutrients shown to play a key role in bone health. Finally, "the strong carotenoid and flavonoid content of green beans also appears to give this vegetable some potentially unique anti-inflammatory benefits."

Source: whfoods.com

Green beans are an excellent source of free radical-scavenging vitamin C and manganese, and bone-building vitamin K. They are also a very good source of immune-supportive, vitamin A; heart-healthy dietary fiber, potassium, and folate; and energy-producing iron. In addition, green beans are a good source of bone-building magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and copper; energy-producing thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin; muscle-enhancing protein; and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Green beans have also been shown to contain valuable amounts of the mineral silicon, and in a form that makes it easier for us to absorb this bone-supportive and connective tissue-supportive nutrient. 

Source: whfoods.com