Re: Newbie - question on beans

January 1, 2004

Yes, you can use the dried beans. I prefer to use canned (not in a sauce, and

preferably low in sodium) since I don't have the time to soak, etc.

> Hi,

> I'm a newbie to the group. I plan on starting this new way of

> eating tomorrow. I have a question though. I've read the book.

> In the first part, it lists several beans you can have. Are these

> " dried " beans you cook? That is all I can find in my area grocery

> store for some of these veggies.

> Thanks for your support...am looking forward to finding a " smaller "

> me!

> Sally

January 22, 2004

Hello, Sally and Tari--

Beans are easy to cook from dry. Set them to soak before you go to

bed at night. Drain and rinse them in the morning. Put them in a

pot, cover them with water, bring them to a boil while you're

getting ready for work. Turn them off. Let them sit there...they

will be cooked or almost cooked when you get home from work.

Lots of the canned beans have sugars added to them so be sure to

rinse them if you use them. I find them cheapest at Aldi's and Save-

A-Lot. Canned ones are fairly expensive IF you purchase them at a

regular grocery store. We eat lots of beans here.

Have a great day on the Beach!

Carol

> > Hi,

> > I'm a newbie to the group. I plan on starting this new way of

> > eating tomorrow. I have a question though. I've read the book.

> > In the first part, it lists several beans you can have. Are

these

> > " dried " beans you cook? That is all I can find in my area

grocery

> > store for some of these veggies.

> > Thanks for your support...am looking forward to finding

a " smaller "

> > me!

> > Sally

Recommended Posts