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- Katie Waldeck
- September 25, 2012
- 5:34 pm
- 134 comments
Rich in antioxidants, thought to prevent cancer, diabetes, and even the common cold, onions are nothing if not a superfood. But that’s not all they are — the same properties that make onions a great food to eat also make them great for other things, from healing your skin to cleaning metal. Click through to check out some surprising uses for onions, and leave your own tips in the comments section!
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Katie Waldeck
Katie is a freelance writer focused on pets, food and women’s issues. A Chicago native and longtime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Katie now lives in Oakland, California.
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F#@* fricking Monsanto!!!!
Thanks.
Good advise, but sometimes difficult to follow, thanks.
hmmmm....nice.Tyvm
very informative.
134 comments
+ add your ownI guess the most important factor that onions have is their quality of being an anti-oxidant. I just hate it when it makes me cry while I'm cooking. @_@ Want to grow onions by using hydroponic system? click this
http://farmingeek.org/farming-how-to/how-to-start-your-hydroponic-farm/how-to-grow-onions-on-hydroponic-farms
Good tips,thanks for sharing
Love onions in veggies stirfrys and am enjoying reading all the tips from everyone. Thank you.
since I’m not a major fan of onions, there’s only a few I’d really try. however someone had better cut the onion for me as it really affects my eyes! i was surprised at the metal idea as well as the rice. thanks!
Thanks!
Another article on this site mentioned using bananas to remove splinters and this one says onions. I wonder if using one is better than the other.
Wow ! I eat everyday onions recipes
to each their own.
Onions are great !!
Good cure for runny nose: Cut up an onion, let stand for a few hours. Add to the onion juice abt. 3 tablespoons honey. Take a dose every few hours.
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