Beans

It seems that even when I take beano with the first bite of beans, I am bloated but also have intestinal pain. I know they are good for me but what else can I do if what Im told isn't working....even tried taking digestive enzymes :O(
Any suggestions?

Tue. May 6, 8:18pm

beans, greens.. i had some cramping and digestive issue when i started incorporating them daily..

drink some lemon water..

the uncomfortable ness is temporary. i now eat mostly plant based beans are part of my everday life..

today was caramelized onion hummus wraps with raw veggies

chilli- bean- black and red pink beans

lentil loaf..

i do get a little gassy, but not overly..

the water with lemon has always helped me

lynneta6

Thursday, May 8, 2014, 12:00 AM

Do you buy canned beans or dried beans?

If they're canned, make sure you rinse them really well. If they're dried, after you boil them make sure you drain them and rinse them. When you boil them you can see that the water gets some foam on top. That's what gives you gas.

Also, chew really well. Gas can happen because your stomach has difficulty digesting the peel.

I agree with Lynetta that the discomfort should be temporary as your body gets used to it. If you continue to have trouble after all of this, then maybe you have an actual sensitivity to them.

Thursday, May 8, 2014, 6:56 AM

i agree with previous poster.. i dont buy canned beans anymore.. fresh taste better.. i have fresh chickpeas cooking now to make more hummus.

i also agree.. wash your beans.. canned or cooked

chew thoroughly.. put down your utensil.. between bites it gives you time to actually break down the skin and digest the bean..half the problem with digestion is people dont chew therefore they dont break down their food so when you swallow you have big pieces inside of you that doesn't digest well.

drink lemon water, pepperment tea is also good as well as ginger for digestion.

if after doing this give it a couple weeks. it doesn't settle down.. than i would get tested on beans for being sensitive.. good luck.

lynneta6

Thursday, May 8, 2014, 7:59 AM

What I learned recently after trying to heal some persistent digestive discomfort is that beans are much easier to digest if they've been pre-soaked for 12-24 hours, then cooked. The only brand of canned beans that pre-soaks their beans before cooking is Eden Organics.

There's a really good article here that might be helpful:

Link

Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 9:10 AM

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