The Humble Onion

@celticeagle (173971)

Boise, Idaho

April 14, 2025 4:12pm CST

Can you believe there might be a superfood that outperforms something as good as blueberries? Often avoided because of its strong odor and "onion breath" onions have been overlooked. These marvels are a member of the family that includes garlic, shallots, leeks, and scallions. They are full of vitamins B, B6 and C. Along with folate, biotin, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and potassium. These antioxidants make onions a natural antihistamine and help in fighting against heart disease, hypertension, and cancer as well as longevity and gut health. They also help with asthma, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune conditions as well. The picture is from wallpaperaccess.com

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@Orson_Kart (7335)

• United Kingdom

14 Apr

There aren’t many cooked meals where I don’t include onions, and garlic. Both are a great base for many sauces. Luckily I seem to be immune from the tears associated with chopping onions that many suffer from.

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

Yes, that can be a deterrent for many.

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@wolfgirl569 (115599)

• Marion, Ohio

14 Apr

I use them when cooking

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

They are good in so many dishes. I just don't care for the Bermuda type.

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@FourWalls (74380)

• United States

15 Apr

Love onions, but they don’t love me (reflux).

That doesn’t mean I avoid them, though. I go to gown on salsa at the Tex-Mex restaurant I frequent!!

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

Yum!

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@DaddyEvil (147428)

• United States

15 Apr

I add onions and garlic to almost everything I cook.

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

I'm glad to hear it.

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@JudyEv (352565)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Apr

Thanks for the information. We often use onions in all sorts of dishes.

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

Welcome.

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@solidcodes (1780)

• Philippines

15 Apr

How much 1 kilo of onions where you live?

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

Between 0.97 cents and $3.89 per kilogram.

@much2say (57522)

• Los Angeles, California

15 Apr

We love onions here - all kinds and all those family members. They are a must have in our pantry.

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

I just don't care for the Bermuda type.

@RebeccasFarm (94540)

• Arvada, Colorado

15 Apr

I so love onions golden brown.

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

I like them that way too.

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@RasmaSandra (84651)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

15 Apr

I enjoy onions in different foods and in soups, I have 3 of them in my fridge and will use them soon,

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

16 Apr

They sure add good flavor to many things.

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@Fleura (31576)

• United Kingdom

15 Apr

They also go into so many savoury meals!

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

So good.

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@LindaOHio (187981)

• United States

15 Apr

Sorry. I cannot stand raw onions; and will only tolerate a few cooked ones.

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@celticeagle (173971)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Apr

I don't like them raw either.

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