FORCED TO REDUCE BEANS DUE TO HEARTBURN

An image of Beans stew served with white rice
Eldoret, Kenya
June 23, 2025 2:29am CST
For a very long time, beans have been a favourite component of my main meals. I have enjoyed beans with Ugali, Chapatti, Rice and even plantain. They kept me full and energized for long. Lately however, I started experiencing a disturbing heartburn after consuming beans. I had to even consult a physician over the same and after some tests, was given medication. Nothing changed. Since I mostly experience severe heartburns after consuming a lot of beans, I have cut the quantity to quarter. I instead take more milk and peanuts, which has almost reduced my heartburn problem to zero.
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@AmbiePam (100001)
• United States
23 Jun
I am glad you found the source of your problems. Sometimes, food we have eaten all our lives sort of “turn on us”.
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• Eldoret, Kenya
24 Jun
That is true.
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@rakski (141142)
• Philippines
23 Jun
It's about the food you eat and you really need to adjust it
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• Eldoret, Kenya
24 Jun
Thanks for your piece of advice.
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@rakski (141142)
• Philippines
24 Jun
@SIDIKIMPOLE welcome
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@psanasangma (7745)
• India
24 Jun
This looks tempting !! I was not aware that beans could be the main reason to sunburn
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@Kandae11 (56627)
23 Jun
Some foods we could eat with no problem in our teens don't sit so well with us as we get older. However , even though beans are healthy, consumption often cause a problem for sone individuals. In fact there is a dietary supplement called Beano which when taken, helps to prevent gas and bloating caused by beans and some other complex carbohydrates.
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@pitsipeahie (5307)
23 Jun
Probably the gas and bloating from beans caused it. Sometimes how you prepare them makes it worse too—like spicy or heavy dishes. Good call on cutting down the amount, that usually helps!
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• Eldoret, Kenya
24 Jun
Thank you. Sure cutting down has done me good, I'm glad.
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23 Jun
Heartburn can be a real problem in later life if you don't get it under control now. I had no idea that beans could contribute to heartburn or cause it. I am now glad that I do not eat a lot of beans
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