Soy and Other Legumes

[DJ]

I understand that soy-sensitive people may have difficulty with other legumes. It seems that I may be sensitive to chickpeas. Are there some legumes that are less likely to cause sensitivities that others?
Thanks.

[tex]

Yes there are. Certain types of beans are less likely to cause problems than most other legumes. Many of us can tolerate green beans, for example. I'm not much of a dry bean fan, so I never can remember which ones are the most likely to be tolerated, but I'm thinking that white beans and navy beans might be candidates. Hopefully someone who actually knows what she or he is talking about will chime in here with some solid information.

Tex

[DJ]

I know fiber is an issue that improves over time, maybe a long time, but I'm working on lists: now, maybe later, and forget about it. I had a little garbonzo flour, probably not enough for fiber to be the problem, and I had a tummy ache and intestinal spasm soon after. I had those spasms all of the time in the pre-MC days. If I only knew then what I know now
You are such a kind person for devoting so much time to gently helping others understand that they VERY likely have an underlying problem that has been plaguing them for a long time, maybe decades.
Thanks so much, Tex.
DJ

[wmonique2]

DJ,

I stay away from it all...all soy and all legumes. I didn't fare well with legumes BEFORE MC, so now certainly I wouldn't try them. I only have green beans, but then they are not considered legumes. If I were to try legumes, I know I would have an instant and horrific reaction.

Monique

[Zizzle]

My daughter is allergic to all legumes, including soy, green beans, peas, chickpeas, lima beans, black-eyed peas, etc but we were told she might be OK with red (pinto or kidney) beans, black beans, or white beans, because they are in a slightly different family? We haven't tried, other than traces of black bean. In any event, dried beans must be soaked overnight (and the water discarded) before cooking to make them more digestible.

[tex]

Thanks so much, Tex.

You're very welcome. I figure it's time well spent. I only wish that there were more hours in the day.

Tex

[Leah]

Hi DJ. I think I can help here, but remember that we are all different and I didn't add any legumes back in until I was only going to the bathroom once a day and feeling pretty good ( because of the fiber).

I still can't have chick peas ( or hummus), split peas, or lentils. I react as I do for soy. I CAN eat navy beans, pinto beans, and black beans. I love beans and am so glad to have my refried beans back on my Mexican plate ! I also make soups now that contain beans and can even have AMY's brand chili (small quantity over rice or a baked potato). I tested each bean in small quantities at first and then moved to a full helping before knowing for sure….. and when I am in a small flare or ate something dumb and am "recuperating", I stay away from all beans until I feel good again.

Does that help?

Leah

[DJ]

Thanks Folks I will look forward to trying certain beans down the road. I know I'm not there yet but educating myself on possibilities is helping me to keep it very simple for now. At this point, increasing the my small intake of veggies causes bathroom changes and I'm back to meat for a few days to stabilize. I'm creating lists for later, maybe much later.

[sunny]

I like idea of making lists for later. I love black bean soup...so making a list, checking it twice, gonna find out which is naughty or nice! Lol!