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Diogenes said that Pythagoras hated beans: “One should abstain from fava beans, since they are full of wind and take part in the soul, and if one abstains from
by bagels 3y ago
Diogenes said that Pythagoras hated beans: “One should abstain from fava beans, since they are full of wind and take part in the soul, and if one abstains from them one’s stomach will be less noisy and one’s dreams will be less oppressive and calmer.”
- dekelpilli 3y agoMaybe Pythagoras had a G6PD deficiency. It is more common in males and people with a Mediterranean background[0]. [0] - https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/G6PD-deficiency https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/G6PD-deficiency
- mcpackieh 3y agoI guess they hadn't yet figured out this little kernel of wisdom: Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you fart. The more you fart the better you feel, so eat your beans with every meal.
- elteto 3y agoI can definitely see this as Diogenes trolling Pythagoras.