Are dried beans or legumes considered a raw food that would be able to germinate and/or sprout?

Question:

I am wondering this because I am trying to adopt a "raw food" lifestyle and can't seem to figure out where to get raw beans. When I go into health food stores, I never see a label saying that the majority of them are raw like most raw foods are labeled, yet I have seen one bean labeled "raw" only ONCE! I cannot believe that the majority of these stores would only carry ONE type of raw bean (non-heated or roasted). I am assuming they are all just dried. Please help!
Answers:
As long as you avoid the roasted kind of beans, or the ones that are salted, with flavorings, etc. most of the other beans should be raw. I have germinated wheat berries into a good health drink. Buy small amounts, put them between damp paper towels in a dark, warm place and keep the towels damp (not soaking wet) and you should get sprouts in a day or so.

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hey alta, the answer to your bean q. all of these you mentioned. you would be better off not to eat these raw. the gas would be tremendous, no kidding. i am very serious. also i read your answer on the guy who has pn. i also have been diagnosed with it. i would like to talk to you about this prblem . you can im me or email me with this id duc602. i would appreciate it, if you would.

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