There’s a longstanding debate between the northern and southern U.S. that features legumes: specifically, lima beans vs. butter beans. Available in dried, frozen or canned variations at grocery stores ...

Lima beans (Phaseolus limensis or Phaseolus lunatus) have a reputation as one of those green vegetables kids hate to eat, but the truth is, they're pretty awesome. Lima beans are considered a ...

Butter beans, also known as lima beans, are a great source of protein, fiber, iron, and B vitamins — health benefits that made them a mainstay of the Native American diet. As a low-fat, low-calorie ...

Research by Dan Buettner, author of the Blue Zones series of books, shows that a mere one-half cup of beans per day has an enormous, positive impact on our health. Legumes are packed with protein, and ...

Broccoli is a fighter. Cauliflower is an endurance champion. The scrappy lima bean finds a way to prevail. When you see perfect produce lined up at the supermarket, do you think about what it takes ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. On a misty, spring day in May, about a dozen volunteers ...

Green beans are the most popular holiday bean, but I suspect that’s because we smother them in creamy soups and fried onions. I have eaten and enjoyed many a green bean casserole, but my favorite bean ...