Health Benefits of Lima Beans | Fusion - WeRIndia

Lima beans are also called butter beans. They have a buttery texture and flavor.

These beans are extensively used in the USA. They are available in India also in various supermarkets.

Loaded with nutrients, plant sterols and antioxidants, lima beans have several health benefits.

Here is a list of health benefits of lima beans:

• Lima beans consist of dietary fibre, mainly the insoluble fibre which acts as a laxative. Hence, they help reduce constipation. They also regulate bowel movements.
• Loaded with significant amounts of magnesium, potassium, folate etc., lima beans improve cardiovascular health. The fibre in these beans reduces cholesterol levels in the blood and controls blood pressure. Folate content in them lowers the risk of thickening of artery walls.
• Lima beans belong to legumes family, so they are rich in protein. Thus, they help in the growth as well as repair of cells and tissues of the body. Protein also helps in fast recovery of injuries or illness.
• These beans help regulate diabetes. They have a low glycemic index, hence stabilize blood sugar levels.
• Lima beans protect the colon mucosa and thereby reduce the risk of colon cancer. The isoflavones in them protect from breast cancer. Some studies showed that lunatusin, a trypsin-stable antimicrobial peptide extracted from lima beans reduced the risk of breast cancer.
• Being rich in folate and iron, they help treat anaemia. The iron and folate also improve your energy levels and metabolism.
• Lima beans are also rich in molybdenum to help in the development of the nervous system. Some studies have shown that the deficiency of dietary folate can increase homocysteine levels and thereby the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. Consumption of lima beans controls neurodegenerative diseases.

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