WHAT IS FAVA BEANS: Fava beans are a broad green legume that grow in long pods and are popular in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Fava beans are almost always removed from the pods before preparing them, although it is possible to braise whole fava bean pods. -are notoriously time-consuming to prepare because of the shelling process. Removing fava beans from the pods is easy enough. But each individual fava bean also is enclosed in a shell. Removing the fava beans from their shells requires blanching them first. -are used in a number of different recipes and can be prepared using a variety of cooking techniques. Fava beans are frequently braised and used in stews. Fava beans can also be sautéed, or marinated and served in salads. - can used as a main ingredient in making puréed soups. Fava beans are also frequently served with pasta or risotto. A simple recipe for fava beans would be to sauté them until tender and then serve topped with melted butter and shaved pecorino cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Bacon or pancetta would be an excellent addition to this fava beans recipe. WHAT ARE THE FAVA BEANS?? Sulfites are often found in: baked items, like cakes and cookies bottled lemon and lime juice frozen or canned fruits and veggies cornmeal and cornstarch crackers sauces like ketchup and mustard processed meat, like hot dogs and sausages dried fruits and veggies (including raisins) dried spices and herbs tea fish and shellfish fresh grapes jams, preserves and fruit pie fillings lettuce fruit and veggie juices prepared potatoes (like frozen fries, dehydrated potato) chips and candy prepared rice and noodle mixes soy products processed tomato (like tomato puree or tomato paste) vinegar Other foods to avoid if your child has G6PD Deficiency Fava beans (also known as broad beans) and possibly ALL legumes (see note about favism below. You can see a detailed list of all legumes, with the various names by which they are known, here) Peanut butter (see note regarding legumes, above) Soy and soy products like tofu - soy does not affect all individuals with G6PD Deficiency, but you should certainly get the go-ahead from your doctor before introducing it to your baby. Blueberries (and products containing them, like blueberry yogurt) Bitter melon/melon gourd Some Chinese herbs Artificial ascorbic acid Artificial food colour (particularly blue) Menthol (can be in certain candy and toothpaste) Artificial food preservatives Most prepared Chinese and Korean food (this is because it often contains sauces made with soy or bean paste)
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