Tag Archive for 'onions'

Garlic and onions may protect against many common cancers

People who eat lots of garlic and onions have lower risks of developing several types of cancer, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In an analysis of eight European studies, researchers found that older adults with the highest onion and garlic intakes had the lowest risks of many […]

Study: Curry and onion extracts could help prevent colon cancer

A combination of chemicals found in turmeric (a spice used in curry) and onions pay be able to prevent colon cancer, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University. Supplements containing the powerful natural chemicals quercetin and curcumin may soon be an effective, low-cost way to prevent a very common and deadly form of […]