Why do onions make you cry?
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Picture this. You’re in your kitchen cooking your favorite meal when suddenly you begin to get teary-eyed. If this sounds familiar there’s a good chance onions are part of the recipe. So, why do we cry as we dice the vegetable? In this segment of Indy Style Health Spotlight I discuss the link between onions and tears.
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