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"Mild-flavored onions include the white or yellow Bermuda onion, yellow Spanish onion, red onion, and pearl onion, along with specific sweet onions like Vidalia and Maui. Strong-smelling onions have probably been bruised, so pass them up. Choose onions that seem heavy for their size (that means they have plenty of water in them) and have papery, dry skin. If the onion has started to sprout, it's past its prime." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"The standard yellow cooking onion is most common in our culture, though red onions, white onions, green onions, and chives are used fre-quendy also. Onions can be eaten raw in salads or in dips, used as flavorings, or cooked in soups or in just about any kind of food dish. Liver and onions is a fairly popular (and unpopular) high-nutrient entree. onion is a universal food and, like garlic, has a characteristic odor from the active sulfur bonds that release its purifying properties. Onions' antiseptic effects also come from its natural oils." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine (Get the book.)

"He pointed it, without touching the growing end of the onion, toward the side of another onion and found that, within three hours, mitosis (cell division) began. When he placed glass in front of the onion, mitosis stopped, and when he placed quartz crystal in between, it began again. Glass does not transmit ultraviolet radiation whereas quartz does. He called these rays "mitogenetic radiation" because they caused mitosis, and he showed that these rays alone changed the growth pattern of the receiving onion." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"People who ate at least half an onion a day were half as likely to get stomach cancer as those who never Stop crying over onions Ever wonder why you cry when you chop an onion? When you crush the cells of an onion, you release a sulfur compound. When this compound reacts with the moisture in your eyes, it turns into sulfuric acid, which irritates your eyes. Your eyes then produce tears to flush the sulfuric acid out. You can try many tricks to avoid crying. Refrigerating an onion for an hour before you chop it or chopping the onion under running water are some options." - the Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing, Eat and Heal (Foods That Can Prevent or Cure Many Common Ailments) (Get the book.)

"Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil Vi medium red onion, thinly sliced 4 vegetarian burgers (making your own are the best) 8 slices sourdough bread, toasted 2 to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 ounces soy Monterey Jack cheese (soy or dairy), sliced 3 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 avocado, thinly sliced Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the onion from the pan, reduce the heat to medium low, and add the burgers." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"The diet of all three groups was strikingly similar except for the differences in garlic and onion intake. Those who abstained completely from garlic and onions, moreover, had blood that clotted more quickly than did those who consumed garlic and onions. The intakes in these groups were: at least 50 grams of garlic and 600 grams of onions weekly (heavy users); up to 10 grams of garlic and 200 grams of onions weekly (moderate users); and no garlic or onions ever (abstainers). In a subsequent study, two groups of patients with coronary-artery disease were compared over a ten-month period." - Sheldon Saul Hendler, The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"It's a love-hate thing: There are those who admire the onion for its strength, and those who despise it for the exact same reason. Onions originated in central Asia and migrated to the Mideast. Today, a wide variety of onions are grown the world over. Like its fellow bulbous herb, garlic, the onion is alleged to cure many illnesses. Onions are an acidic vegetable; their organic sulfur compounds are responsible for stimulating the tear ducts. Tlaerapeutic and Healing Powers: Onions are reputed to lower cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure." - Barnet Meltzer, M.D., Food Swings: Make the Life-Changing Connection Between the Foods You Eat and Your Emotional Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"When he placed glass in front of the onion, mitosis stopped, and when he placed quartz crystal in between, it began again. Glass does not transmit ultraviolet radiation whereas quartz does. He called these rays "mitogenetic radiation" because they caused mitosis, and he showed that these rays alone changed the growth pattern of the receiving onion. Unfortunately, when these experiments were being performed in the 1920s, the climate for this type of information was not receptive." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"Remove the onion from the pan, reduce the heat to medium low, and add the burgers. Cook, turning once, for 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Spread the toast with the mustard. Top four of the toast slices with burgers, then cheese, tomato, avocado, and sauteed onion. Top with the remaining slices of toast, cut in half, and serve warm. Makes 4 sandwiches. Recommended Reading General Health YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet Oz is a fun, entertaining introduction to the inner workings of our bodies." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Several clinical TABLE 2 Effects of Garlic and onion Consumption on Serum Lipids with Carefully Matched Diets GARLIC/ONION CONSUMPTION Garlic 50 g/wk, onion 600 g/wk Garlic 10 g/wk, onion 200 g/wk No garlic or onions CHOLESTEROL 159 mg/dl 172 mg/dl 208 mg/dl TRIGLYCERIDE 52 mg/dl 75 mg/dl 109 mg/dl studies have confirmed that gugulipid has an ability to lower both cholesterol and triglyceride levels." - Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Like the onion, garlic contains allicin and other antibacterial compounds. Also a member of the lily family, onions are rich in minerals and high in quercetin, a flavonoid with potent antioxidant activity. Quercetin also normalizes cytokines associated with immune reaction to infection. The humble onion is like an undercover policeman. Used in cooking, it can reduce inflammation, stop bacteria and parasites, lower cholesterol, prevent diabetes, and may reduce viral spread." - J. E. Williams, Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu (Get the book.) "When to call your doctor: It's likely that during a super flu pandemic, phone hotlines will be set up to help direct you to the right Sore Throat Solutions -0- onion and honey: Slice one whole white or yellow onion and spread the slices on a thin baking dish; cover with honey. Warm in the oven at 150°F for 1 hour. Remove the onions and mix 1 tablespoon of the honey in 1 cup of hot water. • Myrrh and/or propolis: Mix 1/3 to 1 teaspoon of myrrh or propolis tincture, or combine them, in 1/2 cup of warm water. Gargle twice daily." - J. E. Williams, Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu (Get the book.)

"Mild-Mannered onion Power Many people love the taste and smell of onions. But if you'd like to tone down their taste—or at least dry up your tears as you slice them—these tips are for you. • Investigate sweet onions, suggests Connie Diekman, R.D., a dietitian in St. Louis and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. There are several varieties of these mild-tasting onions, such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, Maui and Texas Spring Sweet. "Some people even eat them plain," says Diekman. • Don't fry onions in oil or butter." - The Editors of Prevention Health Books, and William P. Castelli M.D., Cholesterol Cures: More Than 325 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol and Live Longer from Almonds and Chocolate to Garlic and Wine (Get the book.)

"Fry onions for 2 minutes then take onion out, leaving oil in. 3. Add diced fish to the oil and fry on high heat for 2 minutes to seal the fish. 4. Add the cooked onion, and then the rest of the chopped vegetables. 5. Add tomatoes, seasoning, minced garlic, and stock (water) to taste. 6. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to gently simmer for 20-30 minutes. 7. Add any prawns or shellfish 5 minutes before the end. (You can keep all of the previously cooked fish out until this point, if you prefer chunkier pieces." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Half an onion a day keeps stomach cancer away. That's what Dutch researchers discovered in a study of more than 120,000 men and women. People who ate at least half an onion a day were half as likely to get stomach cancer as those who never Stop crying over onions Ever wonder why you cry when you chop an onion? When you crush the cells of an onion, you release a sulfur compound. When this compound reacts with the moisture in your eyes, it turns into sulfuric acid, which irritates your eyes. Your eyes then produce tears to flush the sulfuric acid out. You can try many tricks to avoid crying." - the Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing, Eat and Heal (Foods That Can Prevent or Cure Many Common Ailments) (Get the book.)

"The ancient Babylonians and Assyrians had several effective remedies for gum disease and mouth ulcers, including rubbing the inflamed areas with onion mixed with oil and turnip seed. Both onions and turnips, it turns out, have anti-inflammatory properties. LIPS AND MOUTH PUFFY LIPS Puffed-up lips on women have been a sign of beauty and sensuality for centuries. In Victorian times, young women "practiced their P's"—that is, they repeated words that began with the letter P—in the hope of developing a permanent set of pretty, perky, and puckered lips with which to woo suitors." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Their sharp, spicy taste tends to clear out the sinuses, and onion-based soup has long been considered a folk remedy for sore throats, tonsillitis, and the common cold. Raw onion relaxes the bronchial muscles, which makes it a useful food in the treatment of asthma. Because onions increase the effectiveness of insulin, they are also viable dietary aids for diabetics. Some researchers have attributed anti-cancer properties to raw onions; others regard them as a sleep aid. Nutrient Value: Onions are a good source of vitamins Bj and C, calcium, sodium, and sulfur." - Barnet Meltzer, M.D., Food Swings: Make the Life-Changing Connection Between the Foods You Eat and Your Emotional Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Here are some natural ways you can battle your asthma attacks: (1) Onions to the rescue. onion extract on guinea pigs has shown that it can be a major anti-asthma agent. Studies on humans have also shown that onion extract inhibited bronchial asthma. While you may not have a bottle of onion extract handy, try chewing on a slice of onion to treat your bronchial asthma attack. (2) And once again, it's vitamin C to the rescue, at least for some people. Studies have shown that about one quarter of asthma suffers can relieve their symptoms with 500 mg of vitamin C." - American Medical Publishing, Proven Health Tips Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"The humble onion is like an undercover policeman. Used in cooking, it can reduce inflammation, stop bacteria and parasites, lower cholesterol, prevent diabetes, and may reduce viral spread. In particular, green onions or scallions have been used for centuries in China to prevent and treat the early stages of colds and flu. Add chopped scallions to soups or to garnish foods. Cook or steam whole scallions with fish or meats, or add flavor to the bland taste of tofu dishes. You can even make a tea with green onions. For flavor, add honey or an umeboshi plum." - J. E. Williams, Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu (Get the book.)

"Brown Rice and Bean Salad 1 cup cooked brown rice A cup cooked beans of choice 1 tomato, chopped 1 green onion, chopped (optional) A avocado, chopped dash cayenne A cup cilantro, chopped A lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste 6 large butter lettuce leaves, whole, to serve as a wrap for the salad Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Serve in lettuce leaves and eat as a wrap." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Add chopped onion and stir for 5 minutes. 2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sliced potatoes, chopped kale, and lA cup red wine. Cover with lid. 3. Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. 4. Serve with salmon or pork tenderloin. Vitamin D Cure 2+2 Smoothies Serves 1. Smoothies are a great way to get water, fruit, and vegetables all in one glass. The smoothie I mix up tastes great, and I can make it in minutes. This is the perfect power breakfast for kids rushing out the door to school—or for anyone else. Smoothies also can make great salad dressings or dressings for meats." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.) "Vi-inch thick with peels on ]A cup chives, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed lA cup red wine Alternative: Replace the last four ingredients with 4 tablespoons Universal Marinade. 1. Put olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet. Heat on medium-high. Add chopped onion and stir for 5 minutes. 2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sliced potatoes, chopped kale, and lA cup red wine. Cover with lid. 3. Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. 4. Serve with salmon or pork tenderloin." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.) "A cup red bell pepper, chopped lA cup yellow bell pepper, chopped XA cup orange bell pepper, chopped lA cup sweet yellow onion, chopped xh lemon, sliced 2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 large fresh wild-caught salmon fillet 1. For salsa, combine all ingredients except salmon in a small bowl. Mix. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. 2. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Sprinkle both sides of salmon with lemon juice and pepper." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.) "Universal Marinade, separated into 3 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon 1 large onion, sliced 4 medium-size carrots, washed, peeled, and quartered 2 medium-size Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced '/4-inch thick lh cup dry white wine and l/i cup apple cider, or 1 cup hard apple cider 1. Marinate pork in 3 tablespoons Universal Marinade for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and sear until all sides are brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer pork to plate. 3. Add 1 tablespoon marinade to skillet." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"The most common ingredients of kimchi are Chinese cabbage, radish, garlic, red pepper, onion, some kind of seafood (oyster or squid are common), ginger, salt, and maybe sugar. Internationally, it's sometimes just known as Chinese cabbage. The first clue to kimchi's health properties is its ingredients: Cabbage, onions, and garlic are not only all featured in this book as members of the elite group of 150 healthiest foods on the planet, but all three have also earned special mention (stars) for being superstars in their respective categories." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"She mostly eats vegetables from her garden—daikon, bitter melon, garlic, onion, peppers, tomatoes—and some fish and tofu. All day long she nurses a pot of hot, green tea. Before each meal she takes a moment to say hara hachi bu, and that keeps her from eating too much." "Hara hachi bu?" I repeated. "It's a Confucian-inspired adage," Craig chimed in. "All of the old folks say it before they eat. It means 'Eat until you are 80 percent full." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"Use unprocessed sea salt sparingly or try an herbal salt such as organic Herbamare (contains sea salt, kelp, garlic, onion, chives, parsley, celery, leek, cress, and thyme). Watch Dairy Avoid commercial dairy products, including milk, sour cream, buttermilk, cheeses, margarine, and other milk products. If you must include dairy in your diet, choose organic products that contain no hormones or antibiotics. Much depends on whether you are lactose intolerant, your blood type (i.e." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Serves 1 Italian Mushroom and Potato Salad 3 ounces potato 3 ounces mushrooms, chopped medium fine 3 ounces okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 ounces onion, chopped 3 ounces tomato, chopped 11/2 ounces scallions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potato for 45 minutes. When cooled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Saute vegetables, basil, oregano and salt in olive oil over low heat for about 5 minutes. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve hot." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

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