Silver Onion Charms That Won't Make You Cry

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Onions originated from area around Iran. The onion is part of the lily family. Onions have been cultivated for at least 7,000 yrs. Egyptians believed onions had strength-producing powers, and they were fed to labors who built the pyramids. The Romans also ate onions to gain strength and courage. The name onion stems from the Latin word unus meaning oneness or unity. Alexander the Great ordered his troops to eat onions to improve their vitality. Onions are the favorite spice added to food.

Americans consumed 18.6 pounds onions per person in 1998. Onions have many beneficial health qualities, including antioxidants compounds, along with cancer and heart attack prevention. The onion is grown mainly in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, California, Michigan, New York, Texas, Georgia, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Many people don't know that the onion is in the U.S. top 5 of fresh vegetables for production, acreage, value and consumption.