Hi everyone,
As I'm easing back into my diet, I'm trying to experiment with new foods. When my MC hit, I was having trouble with beans (undigested, along with a lot of other foods). I'd like to try to introduce small amounts of beans, because of the health benefits. I've heard of people eating "sprouted beans" that, because of the sprouting process, are supposedly easier to digest. Has anyone had any experience with sprouted beans, and if so, did you have luck eating them? If not, have you tried normal beans? Is that a no no for most of us?
Thanks for your input.
BT
Sprouted beans?
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When seeds (or beans, or whatever) are sprouted, the germ releases/propagates enzymes that convert the starch stored in the endosperm into simple sugars. IOW, the enzymes progressively digest the starch so that the energy will be available for the developing embryo. So yes, sprouted beans should be somewhat easier to digest.
But some of us (including me) have to avoid beans because they're legumes, and most of us who are sensitive to soy also react to legumes.
Tex
But some of us (including me) have to avoid beans because they're legumes, and most of us who are sensitive to soy also react to legumes.
Tex
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