Are canned beans approved by Whole Food Plant-Based doctors? Which brands should we buy? Should we use the liquid in canned beans or consume it?

Sprouted beans are healthy! They are higher in antioxidant value and lower in lectins.

Beans may be soaked to reduce phytates and enzyme inhibitors. Boiling reduces lectins.

Does skin removal of beans like Bengal Gram and Green Gram lead to loss in nutrition?

Are bean flours okay? Is it okay to blend beans after cooking to make hummus or black bean dip?

Dr Greger recommends eating veggies from the allium family with our meals to enhance absorption of minerals like iron and zinc. Allium family includes onion, garlic, leeks, chives and scallions.

How may we reduce gas and bloating associated with bean consumption? Whole Food Plant-Based doctors offer perspective and lots of ideas!