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Fresh Or Frozen Broad Bean

Broad beans, also called fava beans, are edible green seeds from a legume eaten fresh or frozen as a starchy, protein-rich vegetable. They have a mild, earthy flavor and are commonly used shelled or with tender pods when very young.

Beneficial properties

high in plant protein high in fiber rich in folate source of iron supports satiety

Nutritional highlights

Broad beans provide fiber, folate, plant protein, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, and potassium.

Caution. People with G6PD deficiency should avoid fava beans because they can trigger favism; broad beans may also aggravate symptoms in some people taking MAOI medications due to natural tyramine/levodopa-related compounds.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
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High Cholesterol
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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
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Weight Gain & Obesity
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