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December 2003
Onions: Phytonutrient-Packed Tearjerkers
By Anastasia Schepers, M.S., R.D.
The Folklore: According to an old English rhyme, the thickness of an onion skin can predict the severity of winterthin skins mean a mild winter; thick skinswatch out!
The Facts: Onions (Allium cepa) are loaded with phytonutrients, including quercetin, a potent antioxidant thought to protect against heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.
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