BEANS

YARD LONG BEANS / CHORI / BORA / SNAKE BEAN

Long beans are a type of green vegetable, available throughout the year. It is 12 - 30 inches long, 

Health Benefits

• Long Bean is considered as an energy food.
• Long beans is a low calorie vegetable and hence can be consumed by those on weight loss.
• It has good amounts of Vitamin A as well as fair amounts of Vitamin C.
• Being a green vegetable, it is rich in phyto chemicals and anti oxidants, thus plays an important role in fighting cancer and delays aging.
• They offer cardiovascular protection and help lower blood pressure.
• They have anti inflammatory effects and relive inflammation in arthritis and asthma.

HYACINTHBEAN, LABLAB-BEAN, DOLICHOS BEAN OR FIELD BEAN

Lablab s is grown as a pulse crop (crop harvested for dry seed), it is also consumed as a green vegetable (green bean, pod, leaf).

The seeds contain large amounts of various vitamins and minerals, but contain tannin and trypsin inhibitors so must be soaked or cooked before human consumption.

Health benefits

Lablab beans are a perfect source of balanced protein, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, and the vitamins of B and C group.

Being rich in natural antioxidants, lablab reduces the risks of heart deceases and cancer.

Eating lablab beans also helps to get rid of some digestion problems such as flatulence, colic, nausea and diarrhea.

Regular consumption of lablab beans is helpful for lowering the level of blood sugar and cholesterol.

Recent research of American scientists revealed that the beans reduce appetite and may be used for treatment of obesity.

GREEN BEAN / STRING BEANS

one cup of fresh green beans (about 100 grams) contains 31calories, 0 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar and 2 grams of protein. Green beans are a rich source of vitamins A, C and K and also contain folate, thiamine, riboflavin, iron, magnesium and potassium.

Health Benefits

• French beans contain phosphorus, vitamins A, B, D and starch, much iron, which aid blood cells production.
• Vitamin B in them benefits the spleen and kidneys.
• They help to alleviate swelling stomach, bad appetite, premature ejaculation, and frequent urination.
• French beans are neutral in nature and can be consumed frequently.

FRESH BLACK-EYED BEANS

BLACK-EYED BEANS or Black-eyed peas may make a Southern New Year’s Day dish representing good luck, but it would be a shame to limit their consumption to special celebrations. Just 1 cup delivers 20 percent of the daily value of magnesium, calcium and iron, and that’s just the beginning of the nutrition black-eyed peas provide. These legumes contain a wealth of nutrients and are a delicious addition anytime of the year. Like most beans, black-eyed peas are loaded with vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, folate and iron. With 11 grams of fiber per one-cup (200-calorie) serving, black-eyed peas certainly give you your money's worth in terms of nutrition, if not future prosperity!

One cup of cooked black-eyed peas, or cow peas, has 160 calories and negligible fat. Their 5 grams of protein represents 9 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 11 percent for women. As with all legumes, black-eyed peas are especially good sources of soluble fiber, which helps prevent type 2 diabetes by keeping blood sugar balanced after you eat. Soluble fiber also binds to cholesterol and carries it out of the body.

Health benefits of Cluster Beans

Containing just 15 Kcal per 100 grams, this particular veggie is lower in calories yet a powerhouse of nutrition, abundant with proteins, minerals and vitamins along with dietary fiber. The mixture of higher protein as well as fiber together with low calories and fat provides heart health advantages.

The following are a few health advantages of Cluster Beans:

Health Benefits

• They are rich in protein as well as vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as various minerals and enzymes.
• They help protect against cancer and fatigue.
• The beans are also rich in fibre, which makes you feel full for longer, helping cut unnecessary food intake and weight gain.
• The fibre also aids digestion and helps prevent dreadful diseases like diabetes and heart problems.
• Beans also appear to have a blood sugar normalizing effect, and may be of benefit to diabetics.

SURTI PAPADI (SURTI BEANS) / FRESH VAAL

Vibrantly delicious flavor, wonderful texture and a wealth of health-promoting nutrients.

Health Benefits:

Surti Papdi are a very good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, dietary fiber, folate and thiamin (vitamin B1). They are also a good source of vitamin A, phosphorous, vitamin B6, protein, niacin, magnesium, riboflavin (vitamin B2), copper, iron, zinc and potassium.

Benefits of Cow pea for Health:

1. Maintains Standard Cholesterol Levels
2. Controls Blood Cholesterol
3. Removes Free Radicals
4. Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
5. Treats Cardiovascular Ailments
6. Lignin Content Keeps Fatal Diseases Away
7. Treats Stomach and Pancreatic Problems
8. Cures Urination & Bowel Related Conditions
9. Good for Weight Loss
10. Delays Signs of Aging
11. Keeps Skin Healthy
12. Offers Health & Shine to Hair
13. Fights Hair Loss
14. Boosts Hair Growth