Beans, Fava
Fava beans, also known as broad beans or butter beans (among many other names), are a green legume that grows inside of a pod. One of the oldest plants known, they’re famed for their creamy, rich flavor and nutrient density.
Not only are fava beans a great source of protein, they contain high levels of thiamin, vitamin K, vitamin B-6, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc and magnesium.
Glycemic Load=13
The Benefits
- Special diets: Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Vegetarian Diet
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- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
