Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 5 months ago

Are lima beans good for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose weight and want to make sure my food choices are helping, not hindering. I've heard that beans are good for diet, and I like lima beans. Can eating lima beans help with weight loss?

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Jyoti Rao Jyoti Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, they are highly rich in protein and fiber, making them excellent for weight loss.

Preeti Zinta Preeti Zinta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

They definitely are! They keep you super full for hours so you don't keep munching on snacks. 😊 Add some lemon juice and chaat masala for a tasty salad! 🥗

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Kashinath Mishra Kashinath Mishra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I have been seeing questions about weight loss on this forum for years, and my advice is always the same: keep it simple. Lima beans are low in fat and high in fiber, which helps digestion. Boil them properly, add a little salt, and enjoy a healthy meal.

Sanya Malhotra Sanya Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I was actually researching this yesterday because I wanted to try something other than green moong for my diet. They seem to have a lot of fiber which is great. Does anyone have a simple Indian recipe for them?

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Gaurav Kapoor Gaurav Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, if I had the energy to boil lima beans after my 12-hour night shifts, I'd probably be fit by now. But yes, they are great for weight loss because they actually stop you from ordering pizza. Give it a try!

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