Night Elf Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Does it matter if I add more legumes to my diet using canned beans instead of dry beans? No one else in my family is interested in having them and I don't want to make so much at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 You're fine. :) Just make sure to get them in BPA-free cans, especially if you'll be eating a lot of them. Beans from Eden are in BPA-free cans; I think Trader Joe's beans as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 You're fine. :) Just make sure to get them in BPA-free cans, especially if you'll be eating a lot of them. Beans from Eden are in BPA-free cans; think Trader Joe's beans as well. I have no idea what that means. :) I can check my grocery store for that brand though. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a Trader Joe's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Curious what the word 'pulses' means in the title? BPA is a plastic lining of the cans. Its somewhat toxic - similar to heating food in plastic containers. its not going to kill you quickly - the gov't says its safe lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Sure. Beans also freeze very well too if you just want to make up a batch and portion them out in serving size you'll eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Curious what the word 'pulses' means in the title? BPA is a plastic lining of the cans. Its somewhat toxic - similar to heating food in plastic containers. its not going to kill you quickly - the gov't says its safe lol Oh, I got the term from a show called Food Hospital. It's a British show on the Cooking Channel. Looking up the definition says this: The edible seeds of various leguminous plants, for example chickpeas, lentils, and beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 oh, funny, i've never heard that term and i was a bean-eating vegetarian for 7 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I have not been able to eat legumes until I started soaking them according to the book Nourishing Traditions. Now we are eating them as meals 2-3 times a week. At what point do you freeze legumes: after soaking or after cooking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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