India, Jan. 11 -- Beans don't exactly have the best reputation - they're celebrated for gut health but infamous for the, ahem, sound effects that follow. Still, when it comes to feeding your gut microbiome, few foods punch quite as hard as these humble legumes. And if better digestion, a healthier gut, and even a longer life come with a few extra farts along the way, that might be a trade-off worth making.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is breaking down the health benefits of regularly eating beans, explaining how they support a healthier gut microbiome and highlighting evidence that people who consistently include beans in their diet tend to live longer.

In an Instagram video shared on January 11...