5 Health Risks You Might Not Know About Beans

5. They can make you gassy

"Eating beans makes you fart" is definitely a rule of thumb! Even though there are no health risks, beans can cause flatulence problems that can easily embarrass you. Experts say that when your bodies break down the natural sugars in dried beans, lentils, and peas, gas builds up and is then expelled uncontrollably. The solution can be pretty simple: adding herbs like lemon balm, fennel, and caraway, or combining cooked beans with acidic foods to prevent flatulence.

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