John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

How do beans cause gas?

Beans (legumes) cause gas because they contain a particular sugar, called an oligosaccharide, that the human body can not break down fully. Oligosaccharides are large molecules. Other sugars are broken down and absorbed in the small intestine, but the human body does not produce an enzyme that breaks down oligosaccharides. People with this disorder can’t …

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Will beans cause constipation?

Just about any type of bean, from black bean to pinto, will help you in the constipation department. They are fiber powerhouses with over seven grams per serving. Beans contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, keeping things moving through your digestive tract. Do beans help with constipation? A good source of fibre, green beans are …

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Do beans raise cholesterol?

Beans If you want a protein boost without the cholesterol, beans are naturally cholesterol-free. Beans are also linked to lower levels of blood cholesterol in general. One idea is that the levels of HDL-cholesterol were reduced (p < 0.05) by both bean diets. This suggests that beans without hulls promote a higher cholesterol output and …

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Why beans cause gas?

Beans (legumes) cause gas because they contain a particular sugar, called an oligosaccharide, that the human body can not break down fully. Oligosaccharides are large molecules. Do beans make you gassy when cooked? You need to rinse the canned beans a few times to remove the salty liquid. The liquid itself contains some of the …

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Do beans boost testosterone?

In addition to the protein that builds both muscle and testosterone, white beans contain a significant amount of zinc, which we know is necessary for testosterone production. Kidney Beans offer similar testosterone boosting benefits as White Beans. So, do beans increase testosterone? One frequent answer is, and, beans comes very cheap, so you can increase …

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