Despite the fact that chopping onions can make you cry, their numerous health benefits should put a smile back on your face. There is also a way to reduce those tears that are caused due to the series of chemical reactions that releases propanethial s-oxide when cutting an onion.
Stop those annoying waterworks by using a sharp knife which causes less damage to the cell walls of an onion, releasing fewer irritants. Keep the exposed cuts away from you and position your cutting board near the stove so the exhaust fan can pull some of the irritants away. Chilling the onion before chopping it can also help.
Now that you’ve reduced the tears you can begin to enjoy the onion’s many benefits to your health:
Reducing inflammation
Fighting bacterial infections
Preventing heart attacks
Strengthening the immune system
Supporting bone health
Regulating blood sugar
More details on: TheAlternativeDaily.com
