You know how the playground rhyme goes, so we won't go there. However, have you ever wondered what the "why" behind it was? As in, why do beans make you fart? The question might make you blush, which ...

Beans are highly nutritious and rich in various important vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and zinc (1). However, they’re also known for causing unpleasant ...

Beans can cause people to fart due to the carbohydrates they contain. In particular, beans contain oligosaccharides, which are non-digestible, fermentable fibers that can cause excessive gas in some ...

When you feel your stomach start to churn after digging into a tasty burrito, one question inevitably springs to mind: Why do beans make you fart so much!? The good news is, it’s not just you. A bunch ...

Beans cooked with a pinch of bacteria means diners can tuck in without the explosive results, scientists say. Researchers from Venezuela say two strains of bacteria are the key to producing fart-free ...