Broad Beans  are exceptionally high in fibre and can help reduce ‘ bad’ cholesterol.

They are either eaten fresh  or they can be dried.  They are  very high in a form of soluble fibre called arabinose, which can help improve the blood lipid profile. They also contain flavonoid quercetin, which can prevent heart disease.

The beans are a good source of cancer-blocking beta-carotene, niacin (vitamin B3), folate, vitamin C and vegetable protein. They are higher in calcium than most vegetables and also contain good levels of magnesium, iron, zinc,  and potassium.

Broad Beans  may help liver  and gall bladder function

100 g of  shelled  broad beans contains

• 81 Kcaolries
• 0.6 g fat
• 8 g protein
• 11.7 g carbohydrate
• 6.5 g fibre
• 8 mg vitamin C
• 32 mg mcg folate
• 3.0 mg Niacin
• 225 mcg beta-carotene
• 36 mg magnesium
• 280 mg potassium
• 1.6   mg iron
• 56    mg calcium
• 1.0  mg zinc