They may be the magical fruit, but this trend could leave your stomach feeling anything but enchanted.
#BeanTok is the latest health craze sweeping social media, with influencers urging viewers to eat two cups of beans a day for better gut health.
But a dietitian told The Post that piling on the pintos too fast could backfire on your belly — especially for people with a common condition that affects about one in seven US adults.
Rich in fiber, packed with probiotics and loaded with other gut-friendly compounds, beans are generally considered beneficial for digestive health .
But too much of a good thing could send you running for the bathroom.
“The average fiber intake in the US is just 10g (1/8 cup), which is only 30% of what it should be,” said Kirsten Jackson , a registere

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