Lima beans: good and bad

Lima( moon-shaped) beans were named after the city of Lima, the capital of Peru - it was there that the Europeans first learned this sort of bean culture.The second name is due to the shape of the fruit.Also, the lima beans are called oily - the fruits have a taste of butter.

The moon-shaped bean grows in hot climates.In our country, it can be found in the Krasnodar Territory and in the Caucasus.In the middle belt, the cultivation is possible only in the greenhouse.Because of its heat-loving nature, it has not become as widespread as the ordinary beans.

Ingredients

Nutritional value of 100 g:

• Calories 106 kcal
• Protein 4 g
• Fat 4g
• Carbohydrates 8g
• Dietary Fiber 5 g
• Water 05 g

This productContains a small amount of calories due to the predominant water content.Fiber( dietary fiber) also reduces the caloric content of beans.The protein, contained in the fruits, is close to the amino acids, which are full in composition.Vegetable fats are considered more useful than animals, reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Lima beans are rich in vitamins: folic acid, B1 and B6, C and K.

The function of these compounds in the body:

• participation in the hematopoiesis;
• improvement of the nervous system;
• normalization of the heart and vessels;
• maintenance of skin and hair health.

Microelements in the lima bean:

• Magnesium - an important trace element for the heart and muscle tone
• Manganese - necessary for the synthesis of certain hormones;
• phosphorus - helps strengthen bones;
• iron - is part of hemoglobin and myoglobin, as well as some other important enzymes that ensure the exchange of oxygen in the body.

Interesting! Flour from lima beans is used in cosmetology for the preparation of nutritious masks, refreshing the skin of the face, neck, hands.Their application improves complexion, is an excellent anti-aging procedure, combats dry skin, especially in winter.

Useful properties

Due to its composition, the moon-shaped bean has a number of useful properties.The first thing to be said is the low calorie content.Despite the name "oily", this type of bean contains less fat than its European counterpart.Contributes to the high content of water and fiber, which are not absorbed by the body.

In addition, fiber is necessary to improve the functioning of the intestines - carbohydrate stimulates peristalsis, prevents constipation, helps to remove harmful products of vital activity.It is also a nutrient medium for normal intestinal microflora, which helps digestion, prevents the development of pathogenic bacteria.

Important! During pregnancy, the use of this bean culture will help balance hemoglobin levels, reduce morning sickness and even ease the cramps that occur in some women in the third trimester.

Vegetable fats contained in the product prevent atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, ischemic heart disease.Protein serves as a close analogue of meat, it serves as its main substitute in a vegetarian and lean diet.The use of beans after training allows you to quickly restore strength, easy to gain muscle mass.

The product has the ability to inhibit the development of inflammatory processes, have an antioxidant effect, improve blood circulation, promote the health of the heart, vessels, and muscle tissue.

Raw beans reduce the acidity of gastric juice, fight against heartburn, it is recommended to use it for gastritis, GERD, peptic ulcer - the probability of exacerbations decreases, the patient's condition becomes easier.

Interesting! Lima beans are used in boiled, stewed and baked form.Also, flour is made from it, making it possible to cook pastries without adding eggs.Bean bread is considered more useful and nutritious than wheat bread, but it has a unique taste.

Harm and contraindications

Oil beans also have a negative effect on the body.It increases the level of calcium in the blood, which can worsen the course of urolithiasis.In case of kidney failure, when a protein-free diet is recommended, you can not consume beans-there may be a drastic weighting up to uremic coma.

The effect of this culture on blood sugar levels is more pronounced than in other legumes, so when using diabetes, eating is extremely dangerous, it is better to prefer it to conventional beans.

Important! Like most beans, lima beans are not recommended for children under one year.It can cause bloating, colic and even an allergic reaction.The product must be introduced into the baby's diet with care, so that the body gradually gets used to the new food.