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green beans aren't just a simple side
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dish they're a heart-healthy powerhouse
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loaded with fiber antioxidants vitamins
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and minerals that help protect your
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cardiovascular system these vibrant
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green veggies play a crucial role in
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lowering cholesterol reducing
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inflammation regulating blood pressure
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and improving circulation
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whether steamed roasted or added to your
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favorite dishes green beans are a
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delicious and easy way to support your
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well-being one of the biggest reasons
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green beans are great for heart health
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is their high fiber content fiber plays
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a key role in reducing LDL bad
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cholesterol which can build up in the
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arteries and increase the risk of heart
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disease by binding to excess cholesterol
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and helping remove it from the body
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fiber prevents blockages that could lead
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strokes regularly including fiber richch
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foods like green beans in your diet can
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help keep your arteries clear and your
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heart strong another major heart benefit
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of green beans comes from their
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potassium content potassium is an
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essential mineral that regulates blood
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pressure by counteracting the effects of
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sodium high sodium levels can cause
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water retention and lead to hypertension
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a major risk factor for heart disease by
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consuming potassium richch foods like
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green beans you help relax blood vessels
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improve circulation and maintain a
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stable heart rate green beans are also
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packed with antioxidants including
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vitamin C betaarotene and flavonoids
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which help protect the heart from
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oxidative stress and inflammation
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oxidative stress can damage blood
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vessels and contribute to artery
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hardening atherosclerosis increasing the
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risk of cardiovascular issues the
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antioxidants in green beans help combat
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these effects by neutralizing harmful
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free radicals and keeping your heart
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functioning at its best another unique
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compound found in green beans is folate
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a B vitamin that plays a crucial role in
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reducing homocyine levels in the blood
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high homocyine levels are linked to an
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increased risk of heart disease and
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stroke by including folate rich foods
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like green beans in your meals you can
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protect your heart and maintain healthy
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circulation what makes green beans even
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more heart friendly is that they are low
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in calories and high in essential
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nutrients making them a great food for
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management excess weight can put added
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strain on the heart increasing the risk
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of high blood pressure and cholesterol
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problems the fiber and low calorie
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density of green beans help keep you
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full longer promoting a healthy
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metabolism and preventing
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overeating the best part green beans are
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incredibly versatile you can steam them
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sauté them with garlic add them to
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salads or even roast them for a crispy
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flavorful snack no matter how you enjoy
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them green beans provide a crunchy
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delicious and heart- friendly boost to
