Beans...The More You Eat, the More You Fart...

I realized today that we have talked about eating beans all week, but I never mentioned how to prevent bean gas, that noxious substance that can clear a room faster than bulldozer.

3 Ways to degas Your Beans:

1. Prepare your own beans following these instructions:
a. Rinse well and remove any foreign objects, like soil and small rocks.
b. Soak beans in cold water overnight OR simply boil for 1 minute, cover and let sit for an hour.
c. Drain and rinse.
d. Cover beans with water and cook until they are tender.

Voila, you've just now removed some of the gas causing agents in beans.

2. If you're buying canned beans, try Bean-O or other commercial de-gassing drops.

3. WATCH YOUR PORTION SIZES. Beans are full of fiber. If you aren't used to eating fiber, then too much fiber in one sitting is going to make you bloated and gassy and may even give you the runs.

I'm all for adding fiber to the diet, but I wouldn't recommend eating all 35 grams (recommended amount) in one meal.