How manydinner recipeshave you prepared that don’t contain onions?
They’re also great, calorie-free flavoring agents for food," explainEat This, Not That!
(Related:The One Hack For Cutting Onions, According to an Expert.)
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Experts estimate that only5-15% of fructans are digested in the small intestine.
The remaining carbohydrates make their way down to the colon where they are fermented rapidly.
“Fermentable carbs, like those found in onions, are known as FODMAPs,” say The Twins.
The fructans in onions that cause sensitivities are soluble only in water.
The alternative is to simmer your onions in oil.
Left unaddressed, you will continue to experience these uncomfortable side effects.
To learn more about onions, seeHere’s How You Should Be Storing Leftover Onions.
