When fructan is fermented by gut bacteria in the large intestine it can cause IBS symptoms.
Fortunately, there are onion and garlic substitutes you could use when cooking for a low-FODMAP diet.
Why Is Garlic Bad for IBS?
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Garlic and onions are very high in fructan, which is a key in of carbohydrate called anoligosaccharide.
Instead, they travel to the colon where they feed the good bacteria in the gut.
People with IBS or other gastrointestinal issues are more sensitive to this process.
What Other Foods Should You Avoid With IBS?
You’ll usually get acceptable resultsit’s not the same as leaving eggs out of a cake.
However, most people would find some recipes unacceptably bland.
Most of the time, though, you might find a good substitute.
What Are Aromatics?
Aromatics are foods that release strong flavors and aromas when cooked.
What Are Good Garlic Substitutes?
Onion powder and salt, likewise, are made from onions.
Usually, garlic powder and onion powder can be used to give food flavor without irritating your stomach.
Ask your healthcare provider before trying another form of a food that has caused painful symptoms in the past.
What Is a Low-FODMAP Diet?
FODMAPs are a group of carbohydrates in common foods believed to contribute to IBS symptoms.
People who follow alow-FODMAP dieteliminate all FODMAP foods for a period to relieve symptoms.
Oil infused with garlic and garlic powder are also possible substitutes.
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