How can I eat chickpeas and beans without gas?

Soak dried beans 8–12 hours, discard the water, cook them thoroughly and start with small portions. With canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them first; that removes part of the fermentable carbs that cause gas.

• Cumin, fennel and bay leaf are traditionally added to make legumes easier to digest.
• Hummus and roasted chickpeas are good ways to get used to legumes.

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General wellness information, not medical advice. See a health professional about persistent symptoms.