A vegetarian friend of mine recently told me she does not use Onions or Garlic in any of her cooking as it not only kills the bad bacteria but also the good bacteria. What are your thoughts on this?

We are not aware of any evidence to suggest that onions and garlic are a source of healthy probiotic bacteria, so cooking these foods wouldn't be a concern in this regard. These foods do contain prebiotic fiber that is a food source for the healthy ...

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