7 Health Benefits Of Green Beans

Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), also known as string beans, snap beans in the northeastern and western United States are the unripe fruit of various cultivars of the common bean. Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be grown in many different climates. This helps the plant become such a familiar food. There are two categories of the green bean: “pole beans” and “bush beans.” Pole beans usually climb vines and require support systems to grow properly. These plants take longer to grow to maturity. Bush beans need no support system and are lower to the ground. They have fast developmental rates. This popular plant is used in many cuisines. Luckily, the green bean has many health benefits.

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