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Fava Beans Or No-Salt-Added Butter Bean

Fava beans and butter beans are edible legumes commonly eaten cooked in soups, stews, salads, and side dishes. They are nutrient-dense plant foods with substantial fiber and protein.

Beneficial properties

high in fiber good plant protein source rich in folate supports heart-healthy eating contains iron and potassium

Nutritional highlights

They provide fiber, plant protein, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and other B vitamins.

Caution. Fava beans can trigger hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency; canned no-salt-added butter beans are lower in sodium but may still cause digestive gas in some people.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
Includes: Anemia
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