Re: Re: SODIUM in canned foods

[Guest guest]

Just on the basis of the fluid in the can versus the amount of the soak fluid that should have been I'd guess not much effect in removing the protease inhibitor. I think further soaking the cooked beans probably removes even more nutrients. But we can also choose to eat less of the beans.

Regards.

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From: somejoanne2002 <bhsnz@...>

Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:39 AM

Subject: [ ] Re: SODIUM in canned foods

> Regading rinsing canned foods to reduce the sodium content: I would > be LESS concerned about reducing the sodium content than the LOSS of > nutrients when the contents are rinsed and drained. A great majority > of the nutrients are in the juice therefore washing it away defeats > the purpose of eating it in the first place. I was told in a cooking class that one should rinse canned beans in order to reduce potential gas problems. Now, whether this has any merit ... I do not know.