Month: March 2022

How do beans put nitrogen in the soil?

Legumes (peas, vetches, clovers, beans and others) grow in a symbiotic relationship with soil-dwelling bacteria. The bacteria take gaseous nitrogen from the air in the soil and feed this nitrogen to the legumes; in exchange the plant provides carbohydrates to the bacteria. Do beans contain nitrogen? An important food crop for centuries, beans are soil …

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Do beans make you burp?

Beans and legumes contain raffinose a soluble sucrose derivative that can cause farting and burping. They also contain a healthy amount of fiber that can contribute to additional gas and burping. High fiber vegetables likes broccoli, cabbage, and brussel sprouts can cause excess gas and burping. It is the bacteria in the intestine that finally …

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Are beans high in purines?

Occasionally called butter beans, lima beans contain a high to moderately high purine level at approximately five to 100 mg per 3.5 ounce serving. Navy beans are a white bean also known as a yankee bean. Are pinto beans high in purines? Pinto beans is the last type of beans in the low-purine category. All …

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Are beans toxic to cats?

Raw beans have toxins that can also adversely affect your cat. These toxins are lectins that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain if the beans, especially red kidney beans, are ingested raw or not cooked long enough. Our favorite answer was baked beans can also be toxic to your cat. Baked beans sometimes contain …

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