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Is this a misconception or a myth? Why do people associate being tall to eating of beans.

I feel it's true.. I shot wella be4 but now am taller....

Martinsmine:
I feel it's true.. I shot wella be4 but now am taller....

So it's beans that did the magic

It only works when u are eating it when U are still growing and maturing but once u don reach 20 above Abeg forget am just eat am for your pleasure

I know that it is scientifically proven that too much can result to biochemical fart release

It's a belief I bought into for most of my childhood; now beans has become one of my favourite food.

Localemperor:
Is this a misconception or a myth? Why do people associate being tall to eating of beans.

It is a myth, but beans happen to be a primary source of well-needed protein in the average Nigerian diet so I think the lie was created to make people believe it is essential for their growth.

... The following is from the USDA

https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Why-are-cooked-dried-beans-and-dried-peas-in-both-the-Protein-Foods-Group-and-the-Vegetable-Group
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE
“Beans, peas, and lentils” is a new name for the vegetable subgroup formerly called “legumes (beans and peas).” Beans, peas, and lentils, which also are known as pulses, include the dried edible seeds of legumes. The foods in this vegetable subgroup have not changed. However, the new name of the subgroup more accurately reflects the category of foods included.

Beans, peas, and lentils are excellent sources of plant protein, and also provide other nutrients such as iron and zinc. Because they are similar to meats, poultry, and fish in their contribution of these nutrients, they are considered part of the protein foods group. Beans, peas, and lentils are also excellent sources of dietary fiber and nutrients such as folate and potassium. These nutrients, which are often low in the diet of many Americans, are also found in other vegetables. Therefore, beans, peas, and lentils are also considered part of the vegetable group. Individuals can count beans, peas, and lentils as either a vegetable or a protein food.

Why i no come tall reach 7ft? Beans is my favorite food

Kobojunkie:
It is a myth, but beans happen to be a primary source of well-needed protein in the average Nigerian diet so I think the lie was created to make people believe it is essential for their growth.

Beans is not considered a source of well needed protein. Beans is even more of carbohydrate than rice.

FRANCISTOWN:
■Beans is not classified under protein. It's more of carbohydrate than rice.

it is but that small percentage of protein it has is what is valuable in the Nigerian diet which is mostly devoid of the stuff.

... The following is from the USDA

https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Why-are-cooked-dried-beans-and-dried-peas-in-both-the-Protein-Foods-Group-and-the-Vegetable-Group
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE
“Beans, peas, and lentils” is a new name for the vegetable subgroup formerly called “legumes (beans and peas).” Beans, peas, and lentils, which also are known as pulses, include the dried edible seeds of legumes. The foods in this vegetable subgroup have not changed. However, the new name of the subgroup more accurately reflects the category of foods included.

Beans, peas, and lentils are excellent sources of plant protein, and also provide other nutrients such as iron and zinc. Because they are similar to meats, poultry, and fish in their contribution of these nutrients, they are considered part of the protein foods group. Beans, peas, and lentils are also excellent sources of dietary fiber and nutrients such as folate and potassium. These nutrients, which are often low in the diet of many Americans, are also found in other vegetables. Therefore, beans, peas, and lentils are also considered part of the vegetable group. Individuals can count beans, peas, and lentils as either a vegetable or a protein food.

Localemperor:
So it's beans that did the magic

I feel

Eunoiaa:
It's a belief I bought into for most of my childhood; now beans has become one of my favourite food.

i wish other babes can be like u

Kobojunkie:
Indeed it is but that small percentage of protein it has is what is valuable in the Nigerian diet which is mostly devoid of the stuff.

My emphasis was on your choice of words.
You said "beans happen to be a primary source of well-needed protein". That statement is erroneous.

You are still very wrong Kobo. It is an academic embarrassment to clarify beans under protein.
If beans got more carbohydrates than rice, yet rice is considered classified under carbohydrate.

You saying beans is a "source of well-needed protein" is a huge blunder.

Trying to cover your mistakes always lead to more terrible mistakes. Next time, just it the mistake in your choice in words.

FRANCISTOWN:
My emphasis was on your choice of words. You said "well-needed protein". Beans is not a source of a well-needed protein

It is well-needed given the average Nigerian diet lacks any other sufficient source of proteins. 6 grams of protein per serving of beans — the average Nigerian consumes more than several servings of the stuff by the way —is better than no grams of protein at all.

Localemperor:
Is this a misconception or a myth? Why do people associate being tall to eating of beans.

True to some extent because i had the experience firsthand.

Kobojunkie:
It is well-needed given the average Nigerian diet lacks any other sufficient source of proteins. 6 grams of protein per serving of protein is better than no grams of protein at all.

You are still very wrong. There are several diets, I mean too many diets with more grams of protein than beans. As little as peanut has more than 4 times the grams of protein in beans.

Anunakeeh:


True to some extent because i had the experience firsthand.

So beans made you tall?

Localemperor:
Is this a misconception or a myth? Why do people associate being tall to eating of beans.

Yes...all females lice my height sir!!!(true story)

MrCork:


Yes...all females lice my height sir!!!(true story)

So beans made It possible

I eat beans a lot and I am tall.

Localemperor:
So beans made It possible

Yesss sir. It make u tall like pole!!

I chop beans well well during my early teenage years even till now years later. Las las, I still end up being 6'2. The goal was atleast 6'5. Mtchewww.
Go chop better meat for protein diet.

Better when you are a kid.after 20 years.forget about height no matter wetin you chop in this life

Yeah its true
I am a beans lover from my childhood too and I got taller since my teenage years its is rich in protein that aids growth.

GreatAchiever1:
I chop beans well well during my early teenage years even till now years later. Las las, I still end up being 6'2. The goal was atleast 6'5. Mtchewww.
Go chop better meat for protein diet.

Woow you are tall ooo
Abeg that one is enough.

Growth is as a result of the gene

GreatAchiever1:
I chop beans well well during my early teenage years even till now years later. Las las, I still end up being 6'2. The goal was atleast 6'5. Mtchewww.
Go chop better meat for protein diet.

I hated beans as a child, so one day I asked my mom why my uncle Moses was so tall. She said that when they were young, my uncle ate more beans than all of them.

Bro, I declared war on beans. I ate beans sotey I fear say e fit grow inside my bele.

Guess what?

I ended up taller than everyone in the family; only Uncle Moses comes close.

Myth or no myth, e no concern me, mine worked.

Tallesty1:
I hated beans as a child, so one day I asked my mom why my uncle Moses was so tall. She said that when they were young, my uncle ate more beans than all of them.

Bro, I declared war on beans. I ate beans sotey I fear say e fit grow inside my bele.

Guess what?

I ended up taller than everyone in the family; only Uncle Moses comes close.

Myth or no myth, e no concern me, mine worked.

Well, good for you, but I think genes is also a major factor, my brother didn't really chop beans as much as I did, but he's taller than me.

But I still love beans, height or no height.

Bookhub:


Woow you are tall ooo
Abeg that one is enough.

I see my self as average height, tall for a guy in my own definition is from 6'4 and above. But ofcourse opinions vary in this regard and it's fine.

Tallesty1:
I hated beans as a child, so one day I asked my mom why my uncle Moses was so tall. She said that when they were young, my uncle ate more beans than all of them.

Bro, I declared war on beans. I ate beans sotey I fear say e fit grow inside my bele.

Guess what?

I ended up taller than everyone in the family; only Uncle Moses comes close.

Myth or no myth, e no concern me, mine worked.

Lol funny... No be beans bro na ur genes

dkidd:

Lol funny... No be beans bro na ur genes

I know bro.

Genetics is what determines height and not any beans