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Jodi and Julie — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:11:05 -0000

To be safe you need to make sure to cook it long enough as a soup. If you are using it in other recipes they will be cooked in those as well.

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Jina — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:49:20 -0000

I know many raw beans contain the toxin Phytohaemagglutinin, how do you find that your systems tolerate not soaking or fully cooking? I know you mentioned fully cooking if eating as a soup.

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Jodi and Julie — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:23:45 -0000

Sounds amazing!

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Kate — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:23:41 -0000

I figured I'd post what I made in case anybody else was interested. I made 2x batch of this soup (used part homemade dehydrated broth and Better Than Bouillon, garlic & onion powder, and parsley with 1/2 water and 1/2 unsweetened plain almond milk). Then, I added 1 c. chopped leftover chicken, 1 (10oz) box frozen broccoli florets (that I thawed and chopped), and 2 c. cooked rice. Dinner was done in about 15 minutes and tastes awesome. :) :) :)

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Kate — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:20:22 -0000

OMG, SO YUMMY!! Thanks for saving my tail for dinner tonight!! (Can't have dairy or gluten and this is an EXCELLENT substitute! :) -K

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A.Frogg — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:28:48 -0000

MSG is a REAL concern. It took me a while but I have found two brands that do not have MSG - Herb ox and Better than Bullion. They are little more expensive, but you may actually be able to find the Herb ox brand in the bulk section of your health food store for a price comparable to the common grocery store brands (which all typically have MSG).

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Lindsey Snyder Griffiths — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:03:09 -0000

You can soak or sprout them and then dry them in the dehydrator for future use as well.

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Jodi and Julie — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:20:17 -0000

I usually make mine with the bean flour, garlic, parsley, pepper, onions and salt.

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Kelly — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:15:07 -0000

Has anyone addressed the MSG issue here? I'd like to avoid that as much as possible, but most all cream of soups have bullion in them. I mean, I can do cream of veggie soup.... may have to do just that I guess. Just wondering :)

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Cherlynn — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:44:22 -0000

wow! Your my hero today! To find out you can't have any dairy, eggs or gluten I must say made me want to just die. I love my cheese most of all and of course my chocolate. I know I just have to learn new ways to make things work! this tip alone will open so many more recipes for me! Thanks!

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Steenlarsen7 — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:55:18 -0000

Just last night my mother and I were passing up old favorite recipes because of the Cream of Chicken while making up this week's menus. Then today I discover in my email your subsitute using white bean flour! Can't wait to try it!

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Kiki2477 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:45:38 -0000

All beans and grains have phytic acid and enzyme and nutrient inhibitors.
You need to soak beans for at least 24 hours to neutralize these. You also need to soak your grains for 24 hours, even grain flours before used for bread, muffins, etc.
Nurishing Traditions by Sally Fallon is a great book on this and sooo much more.
Susan

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Chamiltoncbp — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:24:44 -0000

Don't be afraid to have digestive enzymes on hand. I have several bottles in my storage area. They really help when taken with a meal for those who have issues with beans, cabbage, etc.

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Jodi and Julie — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:12:34 -0000

Try this link http://www.amazon.com/gp/pr...

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Amanda — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:37:11 -0000

I was so excited to see this book in the most recent blog post, but I can't find it anywhere!!

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Bollymom — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:12:22 -0000

Great idea, thank you for sharing-cant wait to try it!

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Amm86 — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:16:40 -0000

Yes, but when you are using your food storage on a daily basis it is something you are going to want to pay attention too.

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Chksnowgoer — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:48:35 -0000

Here Girls, Just wanted to say that if or when we have an emergency, I don't believe we should worry about calories. Food will be important and that includes calorie intake. We don't have to worry about rations until something happens. So, when an emergency happens, use butter or anything else that will keep you energy up!!!

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Dusty — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:05:11 -0000

My husband had problems too. Instead of soaking, I always sprout my beans in the Easy Sprouter, for 2-3 days, and cook at least 1 hour. Now he can eat bean soups, chili, refried beans, anything bean. I've heard you develop enzymes to handle beans if you eat them regularly.

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Smithgrl3 — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:07:17 -0000

Thanks, another good way to use my food storage.

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Jodi and Julie — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:16:06 -0000

I'm not sure about bean flour, but I know fresh ground whole wheat flour will go rancid in a few weeks if not put in the fridge or freezer.

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LGCS — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:42:26 -0000

How long will bean flour last when placed in mason jar & vacume packed or O2 abs added.

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jessica — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:26:37 -0000

I have another thought. Chili probably isn't a good bean food for your husband, since it has a lot of beans, and spices. Something with just a few beans may be a better way to start. Try adding just a few white beans to a vegetable soup or chicken enchiladas, for example.

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jessica — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:35:45 -0000

I agree with Nini. I do a long soak method, and rinse between each step. This works well for me (whereas I have problems with canned beans).

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Nini2033a — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:57:17 -0000

ALB,
Make sure you change the water between soaking and cooking. the best approach to adding baking soda to beans is to simply place the beans in tepid water and add the baking soda. After one quick stir, set the beans to soak overnight. A quick rinse and the beans can be cooked and consumed without any worries about flatulence