FOOD FACTS and BENEFITS of FRENCH BEANS

French Beans contain protein, fat, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin A, B, D and iron.

French Beans are highly nutritious. One of the function is to help blood hemoglobin production. Vitamin B benefits our spleen and kidneys.

They also stimulate sperm production and virility.

In addition, they help to reduce swelling stomach, bad appetite, spleen, stomach, kidney weakness (lack of strength and energy), nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation and frequent urination.

However, do not eat them raw because they contain red blood cell coagulant which will cause food poisoning.

• Blood cells production

The high iron content helps to increase blood cells production. When frying french beans, they will produce dark liquid which is actually oxidized iron. It is advisable not to dispose it.

• Constipation

French Beans also helps to relieve constipation. the pods of French Beans are high in fiber content. therefore, these pods helps defecation easily. Patients having constant constipation, dry and hard stool ought to consume French Beans occasionally. Our intestine are able to absorb all the nutrition quickly and effectively.

• Eyesight

Another benefit of consuming French Beans is they aid in improving our eyesight. The vitamin A is good for those people with visually poor eyesight. Stir fried pork or beef or chicken liver with French Beans is a great dish.

• Prevent Beri-Beri Illness

People consuming regular white rice instead of brown rice usually suffer from insufficient vitamin B. When patients feet start to swell slightly and getting tired easily, these symptoms signify the early stage of Beri-Beri disease.

• What is Beri-Beri?

Beri-Beri is a nervous system ailment caused by a thiamine deficiency, insufficient of vitamin B in a person's diet. It affects the cardiovascular system whereby the victim experiences weakness and pain in limbs, irregular heart beat, impaired sensory and weight loss.

• How to cure Beri-Beri disease?

In order to heal early stage of Beri-Beri disease, try to cook brown rice with nuts, with the outer red sheath removed. While the rice is still cooking, add chopped French Beans, minced pork and shredded mushrooms on top. This makes a delicious dish.

Ingredients

1 large onion-diced

1 stick cinnamon

2 pieces beancurd -fried and cubed

500g minced beef

French beans, cabbage- sliced

1 tbsp oil

Blend into a paste

1/2 cup water

1 tbsp cornflour

1 tbsp thick soy sauce

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp pepper

1tsp mustard

sugar and salt to taste

Method

1. In a wok, heat up 1 tbsp oil and fry the diced onion, cinnamon stick until fragrant.
2. Add the vegetables and enough water to cover.
3. Put in minced meat and boil until the meat is cooked.
4. Add in the blended paste and beancurd. 
5. Simmer it until the gravy thickens.
6. Serve hot.