The No. 1 thing dietitians say you should always do before eating or cooking canned beans
Health: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, explained how rinsing canned beans reduces sodium content by up to 40% and may lower gas-causing carbohydrates. While it doesn't impact beans’ fiber, protein, or nutrients, rinsing improves flavor and digestibility, making canned beans a healthier and more versatile pantry staple.
