Sugar vs jaggery: Gut doctor, Dr Pal gives a reality check on healthier choice between refined white crystals and traditional Indian sweetener

AIIMS and Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi has reignited the debate on onions and garlic, highlighting their scientifically backed health benefits in an Instagram video. He explains that allium vegetables support liver detox enzymes, slow tumor growth, feed healthy gut bacteria, and improve immune signaling. Dr Sethi advises crushing garlic and letting it rest for 10 minutes to maximize allicin formation. Decades of cancer research and population studies confirm that regular consumption may reduce risks of prostate, stomach, and colorectal cancers while promoting gut and overall health.