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lima bean
nutrition
definition
lima bean:
Ayurvedic:
» qualities: sweet, cooling, heavy
» actions: destructive of strength and dehydrating; palatable, appetizer and tasty; causes Vayu and constipation
» uses: if not properly digested it increases gastric distension; not good for the eyes
Chinese:
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naturopathic:
» qualities: fresh: alkaline-forming food; dried: acid-forming food
» actions: reduces LDL cholesterol, lowers blood pressure; inhibits cancer; regulates functions of the colon; regulates blood glucose; benefits muscles
» uses: hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis; diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia; constipation, hemorrhoids and other bowel problems; pureed in stomach disorders
biochemical: high in cellulose, hemicellulose, gums, pectin; calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium; vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and B3
» form: boiled lima beans
» portion: 1 cup
» calories (kcal): 217
» weight (g): 188
» water (%): 69.7
» protein (g): 14.7
» fat (g): 0.7
» carbohydrates (g): 39.3
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.5
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.2
» calories from fat (%): 2.9
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g): 6.2
» vitamin A (RE): 0
» vitamin A (IU): 0
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.3
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.1
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.8
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.3
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 0
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 156
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.79
» sodium (mg): 4
» potassium (mg): 955
» calcium (mg): 32
» phosphorus (mg): 208
» magnesium (mg): 82
» iron (mg): 4.5
» zinc (mg): 1.79
» copper (mg): 0.442
» manganese (mg): 0.97
Airola, p. 289
Jensen, pp. 165-66
Thakkur, p. 87
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