Author: Lorraine Wade

Chopping onions is a recurring kitchen nightmare that often reduces home cooks to tears, but red eyes could be a thing of the past as “tearless” onions go on sale in the UK for the first time. Is there a tearless onion? Sunions, America’s first tearless and sweet onion, are a game-changer in the kitchen […]

As mentioned above, onions contain sulfur compounds that help fight mucus and promote the expulsion of mucus from your airways. Onion is considered to be the most powerful natural antibiotics, which can fight off both viral and bacterial infections, and ease the symptoms of sore throat. Is onion good for you when you’re sick? As […]

Rumor has it that the onion stem has the most concentrated amount of sulfur, aka the stuff that makes you cry. You’re releasing those chemicals in the air and into your eyes by cutting the stem off immediately. If you leave it intact while chopping, there shouldn’t be tears. Why don’t I cry when I […]

root end. However you slice them, try to avoid cutting your onion near the root end. This is the part that contains the highest concentration of sulfuric compounds that can make you cry. What part of the onion makes your eyes water? root endAccording to The National Onion Association, “the root end has the highest […]

An Onion’s Stem and Root End Before you cut an onioncut an onionPlace the onion half large-cut-side down on the cutting board. Make lengthwise cuts into the onion, from root end to stem end, with the knife tip almost all the way to the root end (but not cutting through the root end). Cut at […]

The bigger the onion, the more sulfur that has built up in its many layers. For example, you may find both small and large yellow onions in the same section on a grocery store shelf; choose the ones that are smaller, since they’ll taste and smell less potent. Which onions are the strongest? White Onions: […]

As any sulfur-rich ingredient, onions and garlic are very heating. They aggravate Pitta on both physical and emotional levels. For someone suffering from acid reflux, ulcers, colitis, heartburn, intestinal inflammation, skin rashes or redness, etc. eating these two substances will make him feel worse. What causes garlic and onion intolerance? If you are allergic to […]

Many people claim that the onion in sock remedy is an effective treatment for a cold or the flu. Despite these claims, there is no scientific evidence to support this. There are no proven health benefits to this remedy, but it is not known to be harmful. Can eating raw onion cure a cold? While […]

Sweet Italian Red Onions are the result of over 20 years of breeding to create this uniquely shaped flat variety. Originally from Italy, Red Onions have a mild flavor that is not overpowering or pungent, making them highly versatile for a variety of meals where a splash of color and sweet flavor is desired. What […]

Onion packs might just be the helpful solution you were looking for, especially if you’ve suffered, or are suffering, from pneumonia or bronchitis—this is definitely the way to go! The onions heal by opening pores, relieving congestion, and drawing mucous out of the lungs. Are raw onions good for your lungs? Onion, again, is the […]

Symptoms can occur immediately or up to several hours after ingesting onions. Symptoms can be mild or severe. Being sensitive to onion (intolerance) is more common than a true allergy. Intolerance of nonallergic food hypersensitivity is caused by an inability to process or digest certain foods. Why am I suddenly allergic to onions? Having an […]

Other studies have identified different odors that result in migraines, including cooking smells like onion or fatty, fried food (could be related to glutamate). Not everyone experiences odors as a regular trigger, meaning that the same odor consistently results in a migraine headache. What smells can trigger migraines? Common Odors That Trigger Migraines Car exhaust. […]

Helps get rid of pimples Onion juice has loads of Flavonoids and Antioxidants, which help in reducing pimples. Extract onion juice in the same way as mentioned above and add a spoonful of olive oil to it. Apply this mixture on the pimples and leave it for 10 minutes. Clean it off with cold water. […]

There are two ends, a root side (identified by brown, hair-like roots) and a stem side that is noticeably pointier. Get a firm grip on the onion and chop off the stem-side, about a half of an inch. 2. Which end is the root end of an onion? Before you cut an onion, know the […]

Make lengthwise cuts into the onion, from root end to stem end, with the knife tip almost all the way to the root end (but not cutting through the root end). What is the first step when cutting an onion? How to cut onions: dicing First, lay one half onion flat on your cutting board. […]

Know the health benefit. Rich in prebiotic inulin and fructooligosaccharides, onions boost the good bacteria in your gut and improve immune function, according to health studies. Can we mix lemon with onion juice? If you’re willing to give this home remedy a try, here’s a mixture that you can apply three to four times per […]