These tasty beans are native to the Americas, but they have become a popular ingredient in Asian cooking, for example, many people include them in curries. Some people prefer to describe them as white kidney beans since they have a creamy color. While there is this difference of opinion about what to call them, there is general agreement about their nutritional value and the wider health benefits they bring. It has not yet reached the stage where they are readily available at the local fruit and vegetable store, but it should be easy enough to get them from one of the many natural food retailers.
