Moment of Um
Moment of Um
American Public Media
Why do beans give us gas?
6 minutes Posted Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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Beans are delicious. From edamame to lentils, there’s a bean for everyone! But they can also make us a little tooty. Why is that? We asked pediatrician Wendy Hunter to help us find the answer.


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