Canned green beans do beat frozen for folate levels, but it's such a small difference in comparison to how frozen wins by almost double the nutrient levels for thiamin, riboflavin, and vitamin B6.

Thus, while eating small amounts of raw green beans may be safe ... and antioxidant content. Green beans are very easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by themselves as side or snack — or added ...

Perhaps most impressive of all, Tallmadge notes, green beans contain 72 different phytonutrients, which can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, plus work to fight off unstable and cell ...

Green chilies can add some heat ... and allow you to work more veggies into your diet, and a small portion of meat can allow beans to take center stage by flavoring them with fat.