What Beans Are Less Gassy

Lentils, split peas and black-eyed peas, for example, are lower in gas-producing carbohydrates than other pulses. Chickpeas and navy beans are on the high end. Chew thoroughly.

How can I eat beans without getting gas?

  1. Go slow – add beans slowly into your diet. Start with just a few tablespoons and build up.
  2. Soak well and rinse well. …
  3. Cook beans until very soft. …
  4. Add ajwain or epazote – both of these spices will decrease gas production – I swear by the epazote! …
  5. Chew – eat slowly and chew well each bite.

Which beans are most gassy?

According to several articles, soybeans are the fartiest and also contain the highest percentage of sugars. Navy beans and pinto beans are the next top offenders. And other worthy contestants include black beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, and chickpeas.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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