Lentils for bulking out food....never again!

System

adouglasmhor wrote: »

That's a grain not a pulse.

That's why I can tolerate it then.:D

melanzana

I might try chick peas as a bulkier. I can eat houmus by the bucket load and no after effects.

There must be something in the lentils that just doesn't like my gut!

melanzana

adouglasmhor wrote: »

You have to change the water, several times in the case of some lentils but red ones are usualy OK with one. In saying that some people just can't digest them properly and if you are one of that group, you are probably right to avoid them TBH.

Hi, I threw the soaked lentils into a colander and rinsed with fresh water. I really don't think they agree with me.

Well that's a first. I thought I could eat anything!

System

baked beans has a similar affect on me. Its a good job I don't like them.

Seakay

melanzana wrote: »

But I did soak them overnight!

Another poster has said maybe I'm not used to fibre. Well I eat my five a day most days, never eat refined carbs, always wholemeal.

But honestly the gas from lentils really surprised me, and I'm still emitting....out in the garden at the moment, and it's bloody cold!

It's just not worth it for me.

Have never had this before, and can eat anything.

Thanks for replies all. Lentils off the menu for me forever.

Only whole legumes need soaking, split red lentils and split peas can go straight in

Elliesmum

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Thanks guys - this thread has cheered me up :T

EM

x

melanzana

Well folks, the wind has died down now, both in my gut and the St Jude storm. So sorry to hear of the deaths in that storm. You can only imagine how their loved ones feel today.

Anyhow, I gave the two bags of lentils to my lovely neighbour, who was delighted. But I warned her that if she thinks the St. Jude wind was bad, she better watch out!

She too, and hub and daughter have never eaten lentils before either, like me. She said she will report back, but I'll probably hear the three of them doing a windy orchestra thing soon anyway!

They had a good laugh at my description of the after effects. Ah laughter is the best medicine really.

pigpen

Solomon_Broad wrote: »

Pukka make a fennel, peppermint and nettle tea that helps with gas. It's called Cleanse, but I reckon you could make your own from fresh peppermint and some fennel seeds crushed up. Tastes nice too.

NO!! Do not couple a case of trumpet trousers with this.... peppermint has a somewhat... laxative... effect.. you'll be pebbledashing the pants!

Everyone farts... go with the flow and break wind free from the constraints of snobbish society.

Better out that in! .. at least you can blame farts on others.. burps.. no chance.

charlies-aunt

pigpen wrote: »

Better out that in! .. at least you can blame farts on others.. burps.. no chance.

....or the dog! :rotfl:

adouglasmhor

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

My nana used to sing

Wherever you may be
Let your wind go free
In church or chapel
Let your ar*ehole rattle!

We used to fall off our chair laughing. No on was offended we are a naturally very windy family!!!!!

This post reminded me of being in church one time at harvest festival, the old dear in front of me turned to her husband and said "I think I have just let out a silent f@rt, what should I do?", her poor hubby turned to her and said, "get some new batteries for your hearing aid!"