Happy National Lima Bean Respect
Day, folks! I’m sure you are all super excited to talk about lima beans. For
those of you confused by this, you either LOVE lima beans, or you have no idea
what they are! So, to solve the mystery…
Lima beans are
legumes, in which the seed from the plant is eaten like a vegetable. They are
also known as butter beans! The domestication of lima bean originated in the
Andean and Mesoamerican eras. There are both bush and pole varieties, in which
the pods can be up to 15 cm long, and the beans are 1 to 3 cm long.
Fun Lima Bean Fact: One hectare
of lima bean plants can yield approximately 3000-5000 kilograms of seeds! Now
that’s a lot of lima beans!
So why should we respect these
little legumes? Well, for their nutritional properties, of course! They have a
high-quality protein and a good source of, my personal favourite, dietary
fibre. They also help with keeping low blood sugar, and lowering cholesterol.
And, there you have it, several good reasons to love lima beans! May you enjoy
some today! Don’t forget to vote on today’s poll, by clicking here!
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