Physical wellbeing
Rich in prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
Quercetin, a flavonoid in onions, is studied for its antioxidant properties.
The base of most savoury cooking worldwide — sweetness and depth come from slow cooking.
Mental wellbeing
The slow caramelisation of onions is often described as one of the most meditative cooking tasks.
Crying when cutting onions is caused by a sulfur compound — chilling them first helps.
Wellness framing here reflects traditional use and ongoing research, not medical claims.
This reflects research on standardised extracts in clinical studies of diagnosed
conditions, not a claim that cooking with this ingredient treats a mental health
condition. If you're struggling with your mood, please speak to a GP or a mental
health professional.