Why Can't Some Vegetarians Eat Onions and Garlic?
                                
                                
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                                Over 40% of households in India follow a strict vegetarian diet, yet many people are surprised to learn that some of these vegetarians avoid common ingredients like onions and garlic. This avoidance is not a universal rule for all vegetarians but rather stems from specific spiritual, ethical, and health-related beliefs rooted in ancient traditions.