Like most people, I always avoided eating gavar (cluster beans). And every time my Mom made this vegetable, I calmly refused it and opted the other option (which usually was dal) unless I got to know the hidden secrets of this humble vegetable.
Cluster Beans, French Beans Health Benefits :
1. Good for diabetics
2. Strengthens bone health
3. Great for heart health
4. Helps manage blood pressure
5. Recommended during pregnancy
6. Improves blood circulation
7. Acts as a digestive aid
8. Calms the brain
Nutritional in Cluster Beans, French Beans :
1. Energy: 16 Ecals
2. Protein: 3 gm
3. Fiber: 3 gm
4. Carbohydrates: 11 gm
5. Iron: 1 mg
6. Calcium: 130 mg
Some Possible Side Effects :
1. If enough water is not consumed or high doses of guar gum are consumed it may block the throat or the intestine.
2. Also avoid it if you are about to undergo surgery as it affects blood sugar levels.
3. Guar Gum reduces absorption of carotenoids like beta carotene, lycopene and lutein,
For Cluster Beans (French Beans) details in Hindi check here – Cluster Beans (French Beans) In Hindi