It is a kind of bean, white and flat. Originally from Latin America, it requires a cooking time of about forty minutes to be consumed, thus achieving a smooth and unctuous texture that melts on the palate. Lima beans is a food rich in fiber, folates, iron and potassium, its high, together with low sodium content, is very indicated in diets for people with hypertension. Its main component is carbohydrates and also provide a significant amount of vegetable protein.