Gwendolyn
8yr
That makes so much sense! They say the most potent onions actually have more cancer-fighting properties, so I'm glad to know of a solution for the tearful chop!
DietID_TeamDietitians
8yr
Stellar #kitchentip! I also heard if you leave the faucet running while chopping onions, your eyes won't tear. This may be an old wive's tale, but it seems to work for me. Anyone have other tips for onion chopping?
jodavis
8yr
@rachna I love that one. I've tried chewing gum but I still cry! Would love to know others.
unconventionalbaker
8yr
I never run into this issue -- wearing contacts solves all your onion chopping probs π although it also tends to make you the person everyone asks to chop their onions... π
Riki
8yr
I had no idea that contact lenses offer onion chopping related protection. Pretty cool :)
unconventionalbaker
8yr
@riki yep, never a tear! On the odd occasion I forget I'm not wearing them though -- it's torture π