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    The Importance of Soaking Beans

    Today I am going to share the virtues of the lowly dried bean. These little gems are full of protein and fiber as well as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. But, as good for you as they are, they also have a reputation as being the “musical” food. This is because they tend to be difficult on digestion, resulting in some not-so-pleasant gas. It’s why soaking beans is important. So why do beans cause such an uproar in your gut? First of all, beans are a high fiber food, and that alone can cause some excess gas, particularly for those…