The Seaweed Trick That Makes Beans Less Gas-Inducing

You can probably still hear the jingle in your head. You know, the one that kids in middle school used to belt out involving beans and a certain bodily function. There are plenty of food myths that you grew up with that have since been debunked, perhaps unknowingly to you. For one, a Harvard study says there's no real evidence that milk strengthens your bones; in fact, a similar study shows that young girls may fracture their bones easier if too much calcium is in their diet (via Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine). Secondly, carrots won't actually improve your eyesight. According to Gailey Eye Clinic, the vitamin A found in carrots can be good for overall eye health, but it won't restore your vision if it's already poor.

The rumor surrounding beans though? Well, it isn't a rumor at all. Per Healthline, consuming beans causes gas, bloat, and stomach pain due to their high concentration of folate, iron, zinc, potassium, and magnesium. There are ways to work around the negative side effects of beans, however. In other words, bean lovers might want to start paying attention now.