A. Beans can cause bloating and gas in most people. This is caused by natural sugars called oligosaccharides which are not digested by the body. The sugars ferment in the large intestine where gas is formed. One way to combat this problem is to soak the beans over night before using them in recipes. Soaking beans releases an enzyme that works with the water to break down oligosaccharides. This will mean less of the sugars going into the large intestine and less bloat and gas. If you eat beans out, like say at Chipotle or other Mexican restaurant, you can take a product called "Beano" which contains digestive enzymes and other ingredients to help break down the oligosaccharides. If all else fails, you can always blame the gas on the dog!
Q. You have said beans and rice combined form a complete protein. However, beans make me feel bloated and give me gas. Is there a way to avoid this?
A. Beans can cause bloating and gas in most people. This is caused by natural sugars called oligosaccharides which are not digested by the body. The sugars ferment in the large intestine where gas is formed. One way to combat this problem is to soak the beans over night before using them in recipes. Soaking beans releases an enzyme that works with the water to break down oligosaccharides. This will mean less of the sugars going into the large intestine and less bloat and gas. If you eat beans out, like say at Chipotle or other Mexican restaurant, you can take a product called "Beano" which contains digestive enzymes and other ingredients to help break down the oligosaccharides. If all else fails, you can always blame the gas on the dog!
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