Do not soak the beans. Cook them with a tsp of baking soda.

Anonymous wrote:I have the same problems with beans (all kinds), chickpeas, lentils and quinoa. Also peanuts. And split peas. They all wreak complete havoc on my digestive system. I really want to switch to a more plant based diet but this situation is stopping me. It’s especially frustrating because I actually really like all of the foods that are causing me problems.

Have you gotten an allergy test? I have several relatives who are allergic to legumes/nuts (which is pretty much what you’re listing). They don’t go into anaphylactic shock or anything but they do have serious stomach upset.

I’m a vegetarian but I can only be one because I don’t have issues with legumes. Otherwise, the diet is way too reliant on dairy. Unfortunately, it might not be in the cards for you.

Once you soak the beans, you need to pour out the water and use fresh water to cook them.