When many people learn they have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), they first hear that they may need to limit IBS trigger foods. For many people with IBS, that includes garlic and onion. Luckily, there are a number of other ways to add great flavor to food without garlic and onion.
References
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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