The good news is, its not just you.
Okay, not ideal, but dont immediately rush to purge your pantry.
), to name three big benefits.
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First of all, what makes beans such a gas bomb?
Remember when we said beans are rich in fiber?
Well, one specifictypeof fiber is actually to blame.
But theyre difficult for your body to digest, according to Tsui.
Our stomach does not have the enzyme to break them down, so they stay intact, Nguyen says.
Until, that is, they reach your large intestine, where your gut bacteria set to work.
Sulfur-containing strains are primarily responsible for the stink.
Do all types of beans cause gas?
Some people claim that lentils tend to be more easily tolerated, Tsui says.
On the other end of the spectrum, kidney beans are really high in fiber, Nguyen says.
Is it inevitable to start farting after eating beans?
Different people have different levels of tolerance for this, Tsui says.
However, for a lot of people, absolutely, beansdomake us feel uncomfortable.
(More than 20% of the worlds population, in fact, according to Harvard Health.)
Youll also want to keep in mind that certain factors put you more at risk.
If you have a preexistingdigestive conditionlikeIBS, for example, you might be more sensitive to begin with.
The more you are exposed, the higher your tolerance, Tsui says.
Overall, how youll respond is probably very person-dependent, Nguyen says.
So how can you stop farting after eating beans?
As for canned beans?
Even though neither will deliver that missing enzyme, they still can help soothe your stomach.)
(Yes, thatll mean going cold turkey on beans for a while.)
Fiber is tough on your stomach, especially if you drastically dial up your intake overnight.
Finally, keep in mind that eating more beans is hardly theonlyway to increase your fiber tolerance.
Distressing as it can be, the bean farts sometimes refuse to be tamed.
Once it gets to that point, we just have to wait for it to pass, Nguyen says.
Sometimes, holding it in makes it worse, she adds.
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