Never shed a tear again: Doctor’s innovative onion chopping hack revealed

In a revelation that promises to revolutionise kitchen routines, Dr. Joe Whittington has introduced a groundbreaking method to combat the problem of tearing up while chopping onions.

According to Dr. Whittington, the tears induced by chopping onions stem from the release of a chemical irritant, causing our eyes discomfort.

But fear not as the good doctor has an effective solution to this age old dilemma.

“I’m going to teach you how to never cry again cutting onions,” Dr Whittington said.

He proposed a simple yet effective trick: placing a moist paper towel next to the onion during the chopping process. This, he explained, acts as a magnet, attracting and neutralising the irritating gases emitted by the onion.

“The wet paper towel can help absorb some of the irritant gases released by the onion,” he said.

“This really works.”

Dr. Whittington also recommended chilling onions in the refrigerator before slicing them. This method slows down the chemical reaction responsible for releasing the irritating gases, thereby minimising their impact on the eyes.

Furthermore, he stressed the importance of using a sharp knife, as it causes less damage to the onion’s cells and consequently reduces the release of irritants into the air.

@drjoe_md Cutting onions releases a chemical compound known as propanethial S-oxide. When this compound comes into contact with the moisture in your eyes, it forms sulfuric acid, causing irritation and stimulating the eyes to produce tears as a defense mechanism to flush it out. To minimize this effect: 1. Lay a wet paper towel next to the onion – The wet paper towel can help absorb some of the irritant gases released by the onion. 2. Chill the onions in the fridge before cutting – Cooling the onions slows down the chemical reaction that releases the irritating gases, reducing their impact on your eyes. 3. Use a sharp knife – A sharper knife causes less damage to the onion’s cells, resulting in fewer irritants being released into the air. #kitchenhacks #tipsandtricks #healthtips #medical ♬ original sound – Dr. Joe, M.D. 🩺

The method received widespread praise from fellow users, with many expressing enthusiasm to put the hack to the test themselves.

“Seriously? I can’t wait to try it!” one wrote in response.

“Wow! Can’t wait to try this!”

“Thank youuuuu!”

“Whatttt.. thanks doc!” commented another.

“It works! I do it every time.”

With Dr. Whittington’s innovative solution, the days of tearful onion chopping may soon become a thing of the past for home cooks everywhere.