How carrots might help reduce flatulence from black-eyed peas
Siddhartha Jana
Black-eyed peas include oligosaccharides, which are complex carbohydrates that can cause digestive problems and flatulence if not processed in the gut.
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Black-eyed peas can be made easier to digest by soaking overnight and cooking until tender, which can help minimize the production of gas.
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Because the carrot contains soluble fibre, adding a whole carrot while cooking black-eyed peas may aid in the absorption of ingredients that produce flatulence.
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By assisting the gut in more effectively breaking down gas-producing carbohydrates, the soluble fibre in carrots may improve digestion by lowering the amount of bacteria exposed to undigested carbohydrates.
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Indian cookery frequently uses traditional spices such asafoetida to avoid gas and bloating, which may eliminate the need for carrots.
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Rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, iron, and minerals like potassium and magnesium, black-eyed peas promote general health.
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Black-eyed peas contain folate (vitamin B9), which is necessary for DNA synthesis and cell division, and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and oxidative stress.
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In addition to soaking, rinsing and cooking the beans, experts advise using spices like ginger, cumin, cinnamon or ingesting ajwain to further minimize flatulence.
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