India, Jan. 23 -- We already know that beans are good for gut health, thanks to their fibre content - but there's a lesser-known upgrade that may be even better for your digestion: refried beans. Slow-cooked and mashed, they're easier to digest than whole beans, gentler on the gut, and far less likely to leave you feeling bloated or gassy.

Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is spotlighting the surprisingly powerful gut-health benefits of refried beans - a humble food that remains largely overlooked by most people despite its impressive nutritional impact. In an Instagram video shared on January 20, the surgeon explains that despite their unappetising appearance, refried beans function like a fine-dining t...