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 ...

From how to cook butter beans to recipes and health benefits, here's the lowdown on the tastiest legume in the pantry. Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha ...