Nutrition's Lindsay Malone weighs in on importance of rinsing canned beans

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

Health: Lindsay Malone, assistant professor in the School of Medicine, said rinsing canned beans can reduce gas and bloating by removing some hard-to-digest carbs, while fiber in beans supports gut health and may lower cholesterol. She also noted that rinsing doesn’t affect key nutrients, making beans a digestible, nutrient-rich addition to any diet.