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In most markets across cities in Nigeria, you will find green beans for sale. People often use them to decorate or garnish fried rice. New studies show that green beans are very healthy. They can help lower the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and help control diabetes. Green beans also help strengthen the immune system and remove harmful substances from the body.

Okra is folate rich, a nutrient that enriches red blood vessels, protects the heart, and lowers the risk of birth defects in babies.