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Default Cost of Black Soy Beans--Gulp!

W. Baker wrote:
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> The conversation is about these black soy beans which have fewer
> carabs than most other beans and, as a result, are very full of fiber
> and are quite tough, requiring long cooking. They can affect some
> peoloe gastrically very badly(me) but others(Susan) have no such
> problems. I, as result, eat them in soups or stews, rather than
> alone.


Last night I had chili leftovers for dinner. Again, no negative bean
effects, and this time I tested my BG: 87 before dinner, 104 about an hour
and a half later. This is significantly lower than the typical result I got
from regular beans, so I'm a happy camper.