16. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 1:49 pm PDT

I'm a professional chef... cook beans with carrots, or the herb epazote...most effective. Also, do not add salt or any acid to the beans until they are finished cooking or they will remain hard.

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17. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 1:51 pm PDT

as far as the protein value, beans are a complete protein only when accompainied by grains (whole wheat bread, rice, etc...)

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18. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 3:10 pm PDT

Dr. Mao is completely correct in everything he has said, but he should also mention that beans/legumes are an incomplete protein and must be eaten with rice or other grains in order to recieve maximum benefit...

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19. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 3:34 pm PDT

I DONT LIKE BEANS

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20. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 3:48 pm PDT

I am cuban and we love beans.

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21. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 4:24 pm PDT

I love beans but they don't like me. I have IBS and beans really gets it active. Any suggestions?

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22. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 5:49 pm PDT

I wonder if soybean kernels count? Does anybody know?

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23. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 16, 2007, 11:35 pm PDT

Thanks for the enlightening facts about beans. But is it not worth mentioning if it has some bad effects to the body, like its uric acid content which causes joint pains?

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24. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 3:57 am PDT

I LOVE black beans and black bean soup. I will try the recipe as soon as I can google kombu. I have no idea what it is.

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25. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 4:41 am PDT

Your article is educative and interesting keep on advising us.

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26. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 4:49 am PDT

Your article is educative and interesting keep on advising us.

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27. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 6:26 am PDT

How long can I cook my beans untill they start losing nutritional value? Does cooking them for 3 hours destroy the protein, antioxidants inside?

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28. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Apr 25, 2007, 5:47 pm PDT

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29. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 29, 2008, 9:44 am PST

As a vegetarian I have had, in the past, a hard time making sure I am consuming enough protein (as well as B-12 and certain other vitamins). Black beans and lentils are my favorites. Thank you for the information on reducing flatulence - I never knew you could use spices to do that. Keep up your good work:) ~Jen

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30. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Mar 23, 2008, 12:02 pm PDT

very good soup!!!!!!!

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