Onions Are Supposed to be Aphrodisiacs
Cultures in different countries, from India to Egypt, believe onions are an aphrodisiac. In the Middle Ages, it was customary to give onions to newlyweds to help them perform better and procreate.
It’s easy to see why entire armies in the Ancient World ate onions before the battle; it gave them strength and stamina. Ancient Olympic athletes also ate onions before their trials.
Onion Breath is Easy to Eliminate
Just by chewing on fresh herbs, including mint, basil or parsley, you can eliminate onion breath almost instantly. It can work even better than gum since gum has sugar, and sugar feeds the bacteria in your mouth.
When you can’t brush your teeth, just chew on some greens. You’ll thank us later.
Onions are H2O
Although Onions are flavorful and intensely aromatic, they’re made with 97% water. That means all the nutrients and flavor compounds are incredibly concentrated in dehydrated onions.
It’s easy to see why onion flakes and onion powder are so popular in the kitchen; they’re packed with flavor and a little goes a long way.
