Beans, along with rice and garri, are a staple of the ordinary Nigerian’s diet. Beans must be included in any list of three Nigerian staple foods....CONTINUE READING
It’s obvious that it’s popular, well-liked, and offers a variety of benefits. That isn’t all there is to know about it, though. Beans can also be harmful in specific situations. Here are some of its negative side effects.
Natural gas
This one is rather self-evident and well-publicized. Your farts will be more regular if you eat beans. Beans are high in carbohydrates and fiber, which your body may find difficult to digest. When these sugars come into contact with bacteria in your large intestine, gas is created, which is then expelled as a fart. You may also have stomach pains, particularly if you consume too much. To combat this, drink more water and stay active while eating beans so that your stomach can swiftly assimilate the fiber in the meal.
In some people, it causes migraines
When some people consume beans, they have severe headaches. Although this type of allergic reaction is uncommon, it is vital to avoid the meal if you experience it. Also, if you insist on including it in your meal plan, see a doctor.
It’s a partially digested protein
You probably didn’t realize this because you grew up thinking beans were a complete and abundant source of protein. It appears that this is not the case. Beans, unlike other protein sources, are deficient in methionine, an essential amino acid for your body. In other words, if you exclusively eat beans as a protein source, you will not be obtaining enough protein for your body. Eating beans with grains like rice, wheat, and maize, on the other hand, balances everything out well. This is due to the high methionine content of these cereal grains, but the lack of another amino acid found in beans.
Constipation risk
Soluble and insoluble fiber are abundant in beans. Liquid is required for soluble fibers and soluble fibers to travel through your system properly. Constipation can occur if you do not drink enough water after eating beans (and on a regular basis).
The preparation time for beans is a little excessive
This isn’t necessarily a health benefit, but it is one of the reasons why some individuals dislike beans. You can’t just vex and declare you want to cook beans the same way you prepare rice or other foods.
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