Bean seed or pod of certain leguminous plants of the family fabaceae.rich in protein and providing moderate amounts of iron, thiamin and riboflavin, beans are used worldwide for cooking in either fresh or dried form. Roughly kidney shaped with the ends lobed on either side of the hilum. Beans offer several health benefits; protein is a vital nutrient that plays a key role in maintaining the repairing the body, folate, antioxidants, heart health, reduced risk of cancer, controlling appetite, preventing fatty liver, diabetes and glucose.
