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Beans, Beans The Magical Fruit…

Running With Tongs

in Food on 31 August 2010, 08:07

Beans, Beans The Magical Fruit…’

Beans, beans the magical fruit the more you eat the more you…..okay you know how the rhyme goes.  Beans are a great source of protein and nutrients but for many people eating beans does a real number on their stomachs. The cause of the gas is from a sugar in the beans and it is easily preventable.  Here are a few ways to make beans give you less gas:1. Make sure if you are using dry beans to soak them for at least 8 hours and then make sure when you do cook them that they are cooked in... Continue reading »

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