They’re aromatic, pungent and tasty, but the benefits of cooking with onion and garlic may go far beyond their incredible flavor profiles. B-oth packed with nutrients and powerful antioxidants, these gems have been staples in folk medicine for thousands of years-, and many of those remedies persist across the world today. Now, even modern medicine is finally backing some of their health claims. Studies...
It’s My Party- Everyone hates when you cut onions and your eyes begin to tear, but did you know that the sulfur compounds that make your eyes water have a health benefit? These 6 foods are rich in cancer-fighting organosulfur compounds, which are produced when the cell walls of these vegetables are broken down by chopping, crushing, or chewing. Onions - Garlic - Leeks - Chives - Shallots - Scallions...