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Nutrition's Lindsay Malone explains the importance of rinsing beans before eating

Media | December 12, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

What dietitians say you should always do before eating or cooking canned beans

Health: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, explained why you want to rinse your beans before eating. “Rinsing can reduce the amount of difficult to digest carbohydrates, and for many people, it can help reduce gas,” said Malone.