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Nutrition’s Lindsay Malone explains that rinsing canned beans reduces sodium content by up to 40% and may lower gas-causing carbohydrates

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HealthLindsay 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.