How can I cook beans so they don't produce gas?
Beans contain a type of carbohydrate that our bodies can't digest properly, which can produce gas. Nutritionist Janet Brill, PhD, RD, explains this concept, and provides helpful tips for how to cook beans so they don't produce gas.
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