Hate eating onions and garlic: What do you gain and what do you lose?
Onions and garlic have many health benefits. However, many people do not like to eat onions and garlic because they can stimulate or have negative effects on the mind and body.
Benefits of a diet without onions and garlic
Kanikka Malhotra, a nutrition consultant and diabetes educator in India, says that avoiding onions and garlic has several benefits.
Onions and garlic contain sulfur compounds called fructans and disulfides that can irritate the lining of the esophagus, especially in people who are prone to heartburn or acid reflux. Avoiding onions and garlic may help reduce heartburn.
Onions and garlic often cause gas, bloating and abdominal pain in some people, adds expert Kanikka Malhotra.
Some people may be more sensitive to onions and garlic, experiencing discomfort such as nausea, diarrhea, or stomach cramps even without an underlying medical condition. Avoiding onions and garlic may help resolve these issues.
What will you "lose" if you abstain from onions and garlic?
Research shows that onions and garlic are rich in nutrients and antioxidants that are good for your health. By avoiding onions and garlic, you will lose the following benefits.
Aids digestion.Onions and garlic contain prebiotics, which help nourish beneficial gut bacteria and maintain a healthy gut microbiome, making them important for digestion, immune function and overall health, according to Malhotra.Indian Express.
Treat high blood pressure andblood clotOnions and garlic contain many antioxidants and allicin which help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.
Nutritionist Rohini Bajekal, working in London (UK), said onions and garlic have anti-inflammatory properties that help treat high blood pressure and fight blood clots.
AntibacterialOnions and garlic also have antibacterial properties, says Bajekal.
Anti-cancer.In studies, onions and garlic have been shown to have anti-cancer effects, especially against gastrointestinal and breast cancers.
Reduce heart disease.Onions and garlic also have heart-protective properties due to their anti-inflammatory properties and high antioxidant content. Research shows that regularly eating onions and garlic can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 64%, according toHealthline.
