Health BENEFITS of Lima Beans:
High in Molybdenum
- helps the body break down proteins
- supports proper sulfur metabolism
- plays a key role in detoxification
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High in Copper
- aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
- helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
- assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
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High in Manganese
- helps the body absorb calcium
- important for strong bones and joints
- supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Iron
- hnecessary for producing hemoglobin in red blood cells
- helps store and transport oxygen throughout the body
- assistswhite blood cells in fighting bacteria
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High in Fiber
- feeds and strengthens the healthy bacteria in the gut
- aids in reducing heart disease and diabetes
- helps strengthen the immune system and lowers the risk of obesity
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1/2 cup, cooked = approximately 108 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1/2 cup , cooked)
19.6g
Carbohydrates
7.3g
Protein
.4g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGAR
(grams per 1/2 cup, cooked)
6.5g
Fiber
2.7g
Natural Sugar
NET CARBS
(grams per 1/2 cup, cooked)
13g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.