Broad Beans Purple | Vicia Faba

If you have to stand around podding beans…make it a family occasion. Little hands can be of great assistance & it might be even more appealing to eat later!? Pardon the two-four year olds. How good would it make you feel though with every mouthful packed with nutrients.
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Nutritional Benefits
Source of protein, fibre and a nutrients B1, B6, vitamin K, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc and magnesium.

Potential Health Benefits
– Complex carbohydrate and low-GI keeping you satisfied or full for longer
– Source of insoluble fibre which promotes digestive system health and may help prevent colon cancer
– Source of soluble fibre which lowers cholesterol by binding to it in the small intestine
– High source of vegan protein which is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

Kathryn Batty
Holistic Nutritionist BHSc (Nut Med)
Mindful & Co Cronulla