Beans, beans: They're good for your heart...

Here is an excerpt from a recent article:


Experts Make Flatulence-Free Bean , BBC News, 04/25/06

Excerpt: Beans have a fearsome reputation for inducing flatulence A
method of creating super-nutritious but flatulence-free beans has been
developed by scientists. Beans are a cheap and key source of nutrition
especially in the developing world, but many people are thought to be put off
by anti-social side-effects. A Venezuelan team says fermenting beans with
certain friendly bacteria can cut the amount of wind-causing compounds, and
boost beans' nutritional value.