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Broad bean (fava beans) Although they hold the term 'bean' in their name, broad beans are actually part of the pea family. Fava bean produces white �owers covered with black dots. They are arranged in clusters, in the axils of leaves. Broad beans are rich in soluble �bre, meaning they can help improve blood sugar and levels of cholesterol. Fava bean can be also purchased in dried form or in a can. Fava bean is o�en cul�vated as a cover crop to prevent erosion and enrich soil with nitro
gen and organic nutrients kidney beans ( cannellini beans ) The kidney bean is a variety of the common bean. It is named for its visual resemblance in shape and colour to a kidney. Cannellini beans are white. kidney beans are an excellent source of protein, low in calories and virtually fat free. Red kidney beans are commonly used in chili con carne Beans were also found in the tombs of the kings of the ancient Egypt where they were le� as the food for the departed and their souls in the a�erlife. Bu�er
beans (Lima beans) Lima bean is also known as "bu�erbeans" due to taste of cooked beans which resembles bu�er. Lima bean is s�ll very popular and frequently cul�vated because of its excellent nutri�onal value and pleasant, creamy taste. Lima bean produces white or yellowish �owers. The �owers contain large quan��es of nectar which a�racts honey bees, main pollinators of this plant. Lima bean is available in fresh, dried and canned form.