Category: Vegetables

The Australian woman, Shilo, posted on Facebook, where she said she puts a piece of wet towel next to the onion when she chops it in order to prevent crying. This works because the chemical is absorbed by the towel instead of your eyes. Is there a way to prevent tear secretion when slicing onions? […]

Garlic and onions Many people with IBS follow the FODMAP diet, which is a list of foods that include either soluble or insoluble fiber (insoluble fiber is generally bad for IBS). Garlic and onions are two of the top offenders, according to this diet. Can onions trigger IBS? 11. Garlic and onions. Garlic and 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 […]

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: […]

How? Onions are rich in L-tryptophan, a form of amino acid that acts as a natural sedative. It also helps in reducing stress levels which also aids a good sleep. It lowers down the level of sugar in your blood which results in a reduction of activity in the human body. Can onion cause fatigue? […]

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 […]

When chopping onions, stick your tongue out, and you won’t cry! The chemicals that make you cry are attracted to the most moist area nearby – these are usually your eyes, but sticking your tongue out diverts them! What is the trick to not cry while cutting onions? The best onion-cutting tips to prevent crying […]

To reduce tearing when cutting an onion, the National Onion Association recommends you “first chill the onions for 30 minutes. Then, cut off the top and peel the outer layers leaving the root end intact.” It’s the root end that has the highest concentration of the sulphuric compounds that cause your eyes to tear. How […]

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 […]

As described in the Canon of Medicine, the extract of edible basl (onion) is useful for cataracts and helps clear vision. Is onion water harmful for eyes? “Chopping onions can cause some burning and irritation and tears. Other than that, it’s pretty safe on your eyes. It’s a temporary sensation with no known long-term effects, […]

Onions contain a chemical compound that releases into the air and causes our eyes to water. Using a sharp knife creates cleaner slices and causes less of the compound to spread through the air. Cutting into a chilled onion is known to produce fewer tears than one that’s room temperature. Why do onions not affect […]

A ground-breaking crossbred onion that doesn’t make you tear-up has launched in select supermarkets across the United States and United Kingdom. The new ‘Sunions’ took more than three decades to be developed, following a huge effort to breed onion strains with less pungency, which is what causes cooks to cry. Are there any onions that […]

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 […]

Answer: The burning sensation in your throat after eating raw onions is caused by the presence of compounds called sulfoxides. These sulfur-containing compounds are produced when onions are cut, and they’re responsible for the strong odor that comes from chopped onions. Why does raw onion burn my mouth? Sulfur compounds give foods their distinctive flavor. […]

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 […]

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 […]