FollowI discovered by accident that by blowing a fan directly at the onions that I am chopping can remove tearing – 100% tear-free!!!!
This is by far the most valuable kitchen hack that I have discovered today… all by accident. Can you believe it? Ha ha ha! I am SO happy. Here’s to cheering myself on to add more onions to my dishes. Onions taste awesome and this disease-fighting food is chock-full of nutrients.
How did I discover?
Ever since Drama Queen has to stay back in school for additional classes in preparation for the students’ UPSR next year, I don’t have anyone to help me in the kitchen anymore. I have to chop onions and garlic myself. Since last week, I was in awe as to why I don’t tear up anymore each time I chop onions. Not a drop of tear. That’s unbelievable. I thought that my eyes had become immune to the tear-causing fumes from the onions. All these while, I have the table fan blowing at my direction while I cook in the kitchen.
Today I was late in dinner preparation again. I was rushing and did not turn on the table fan. While chopping onions, I ‘cried’ my eyes and nose out. Why was I tearing this time? Then I realized that the table fan had not been turned on and a eureka moment happened. I turned the fan on and almost instantaneously I stopped tearing! Like magic!!
For fans of onions, try this hack. It will help you speed up your onion-chopping chore. Even if you don’t like onions, try adding them into your dishes. Here’s why you should eat more onions…
Here’s a quick glimpse at the incredible health benefits of onions:
- The phytochemicals in onions along with their vitamin C help improve immunity.
- Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.
- For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.
- Do you enjoy sliced onions with your food? If yes, rejoice! Raw onion lowers the production of bad cholesterol (LDL), thus keeping your heart healthy.
- A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.
- Got stung by a honeybee? Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.
- Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.
- Those bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A, so do use them often.
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thanks for the useful tip. onions always hurt my eyes and bring me to tears.
Try this method and let me know if it worked on saving your eyes too
That’s fantastic!! Will try it next time I cut onions.
I found another thing helps too – contact lenses! Never had a problem with tears when I had my contacts on. But then, I did LASIK and problem returned
Let me know if the fan works for you too ya!