Lima bean also commonly known as the butter bean, sieva bean, double bean, Madagascar bean, chad bean, or wax bean is a legume grown for its edible seeds or beans.
NUTRIENT CONTENT:
Lima Beans are a nutrient-dense food that provides a huge amount of nutrients. They are a good source of manganese, iron, copper, isoleucine, vitamin C, tryptophan, valine, and phosphorus. They also contain Vitamin B1, B6, B3, B9, B2, B5, and K. A cup of Lima Beans – about 156 grams of beans- has about 176 calories. The same amount provides 31.47 grams of carbohydrates, including 7.6 grams of dietary fiber.
Lima Beans are a source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. The high presence of fiber eradicates the increase in blood sugar levels. So it helps patients with diabetes, hypoglycemia, or insulin resistance. When the Lima Bean is combined with rice, it provides fat-free high-quality protein.