Who should not eat onions and garlic?

Not everyone can eat them.

Onions and garlic are considered healthy foods that strengthen the immune system and help fight seasonal colds. However, not everyone can eat them, Ukr.Media reports.

The nutritionist explained that eating garlic and onions is not recommended for people prone to allergies. In addition, food allergies can also occur with certain diseases, such as hay fever (a seasonal disease caused by an allergic reaction to plant pollen).

"Also, garlic and onions should not be eaten by people with exacerbations of gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, ulcers, cholecystitis, pancreatitis), because irritated and inflamed intestines or some parts of the gastrointestinal tract will react very negatively to these products," the expert warned.

In addition, onions should be excluded from the diet of people prone to bloating. The fact is that they contain fucose, a carbohydrate that is difficult for the body to digest.

It is worth noting that heat treatment significantly changes the properties of these vegetables. The nutritionist emphasizes that sautéed onions and baked garlic are much better absorbed by the body. Under the influence of temperature, irritating substances are partially neutralized, which makes these products safer for sensitive digestion. Baking garlic is considered especially effective, as it not only softens its taste, but also preserves a significant part of its beneficial properties.