Next up on the October produce list are lima beans!! Lima beans, also referred to as butter beans, are part of the legume family and one of the most common. Lima Beans are filled with many nutrients including potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, B- vitamins, dietary fiber, protein, and antioxidant compounds. Lima Beans have many health benefits as listed below… some other benefits include: help with blood circulation, improve digestion, help protect the immune system, and aids in injury/illness recovery.