How to Degas Your Beans on Carolina A.M.

Beans, beans, good for your heart...
WFXB Staff,

We told you it was coming!  A show on beans.  We’ve got you covered today from which ones are the healthiest, are canned ok and oh yes, how to de-gas them.

First, are beans healthy?  They are a rich source of fiber and B vitamins.  They are a source of vegetarian protein and benefits include reducing cholesterol, decreasing blood sugar levels and increasing healthy gut bacteria.  Not all beans are created equally, especially if you are on a keto or low carb diet.  If that’s the case you’ll want to limit your intake of lima beans, kidney beans, baked beans and pinto  beans.  Instead go for organic green peas or snow peas, black-eyed peas, and mung beans.  The lupini bean is considered a superfood high in protein and fiber and has zero net carbs.  The starch is indigestible which means it doesn’t get absorbed or make blood sugar spike.

What about canned beans?  Are those just as good as fresh? Canned beans often contain BPA and BPS hormones that can be harmful to our health, so look for BPA-and BPS free cans. But your best bet is to buy dried beans and soak them overnight. in water with a little salt.  For flavor, add in your favorite seasonings or try a strip of kombu.  Which is seaweed.
Here’s how to degas your beans. After soaking your beans overnight, bring to a boil in a large pot.  Use three cups of water for each cup of dried beans.  Then reduce to a simmer for two to four hours.  Drain, and rinse your beans and use in any recipe.  Some recommend rinsing every few hours during the soaking process.  Some say add a teaspoon of baking soda before boiling.

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