Does eating garlic and onions help prevent cancer?

Nov. 20, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Although there is no definitive proof, many studies seem to indicate that consumption of onions, garlic and other members of the allium family (leeks, shallots and chives) reduces the risk of certain cancers. (Thinkstock)

Short answer: Probably

No Fries in ’09 — #6: FAILED! Baked onion rings?

Feb. 14, 2009   1 Comment  

Baking did not work for onion rings.

Onion rings. They’re not good for you. According to About.com, a single serving of 8-9 onion rings contains 276 calories, 15.5 grams of fat, including 7 grams of saturated fat, 14 milligrams of cholesterol, and almost 20 percent of your daily sodium. Plus there’s more than 31 grams of carbs! I set out to see [...]

No Fries in ’09 — #5: Colorful Peppers and Onions

Feb. 3, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Shake and stir, baby!

Summer church carnivals bring the old familiar tastes of sausage, pepper and onion subs. Unfortunately, there are very few diets that will let you eat sausage on Italian bread. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to healthily cook and eat peppers and onions. They are fabulous for you; packed with vitamins, and they fill you [...]