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Butter Bean

Butter beans are large, creamy-colored mature lima beans commonly eaten cooked in soups, stews, and side dishes. They are a starchy legume valued for their fiber, plant protein, and mineral content.

Beneficial properties

high in fiber good source of plant protein supports heart health supports blood sugar management rich in folate contains iron and potassium

Nutritional highlights

Butter beans provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, plant protein, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.

Caution. Contains fermentable carbohydrates that may cause gas or bloating in some people; people with legume allergies should avoid them.

Conditions it helps with

Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion
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Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
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