Runner beans are a very nutritious vegetable. A natural source of Vitamin C, Fibre, Folate and Iron.
An average of portion of about 100g contains less than 20 calories, 0.2g of fat, 50% of which is saturated, 3g of fibre an 10% rda of folate.
Folate is a water soluble vitamin B that helps create and maintain new cells so is a very important dietary requirement for infants and during pregnancy.
Every body needs folate though to help make normal red blood cells.
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