saddlebum Posted November 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2011 ONIONS ~ MAYONNAISE PLEASE READ TO THE END: IMPORTANT In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.. Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy. Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work.. Try it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu. Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions: Thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers story.. but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I was very ill.. I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put it into an empty jar...placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs.. sure enough it happened just like that.. the onion was a mess and I began to feel better.. Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties. This is the other note. Lots of times when we have stomach problems we don't know what to blame. Maybe it's the onions that are to blame. Onions absorb bacteria is the reason they are so good at preventing us from getting colds and flu's and is the very reason we shouldn't eat an onion that has been sitting for a time after it has been cut open. LEFT OVER ONIONS ARE POISONOUS I had the wonderful privilege of touring Mullins Food Products, Makers of mayonnaise.. Mullins is huge, and is owned by 11 brothers and sisters in the Mullins family. My friend, Jeanne, is the CEO. Questions about food poisoning came up, and I wanted to share what I learned from a chemist. The guy who gave us our tour is named Ed. He's one of the brothers Ed is a chemistry expert and is involved in developing most of the sauce formula. He's even developed sauce formula for McDonald's. Keep in mind that Ed is a food chemistry whiz. During the tour, someone asked if we really needed to worry about mayonnaise. People are always worried that mayonnaise will spoil. Ed's answer will surprise you. Ed said that all commercially- made Mayo is completely safe. "It doesn't even have to be refrigerated. No harm in refrigerating it, but it's not really necessary." He explained that the pH in mayonnaise is set at a point that bacteria could not survive in that environment. He then talked about the quaint essential picnic, with the bowl of potato salad sitting on the table and how everyone blames the mayonnaise when someone gets sick. Ed says that! when food poisoning is reported, the first thing the officials look for is when the 'victim' last ate ONIONS and where those onions came from (in the potato salad?). Ed says it's not the mayonnaise (as long as it's not homemade Mayo) that spoils in the outdoors. It's probably the onions, and if not the onions, it's the POTATOES. He explained, onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator. It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!) Ed says if you take the leftover onion and cook it like crazy you'll probably be okay, but if you slice that leftover onion and put on your sandwich, you're asking for trouble. Both the onions and the moist potato in a potato salad, will attract and grow bacteria faster than any commercial mayonnaise will even begin to break down. Also, dogs should never eat onions. Their stomachs cannot metabolize onions. Please remember it is dangerous to cut an onion and try to use it to cook the next day, it becomes highly poisonous for even a single night and creates toxic bacteria which may cause adverse stomach infections because of excess bile secretions and even food poisoning. Please pass this on to all you love and care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted November 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 13, 2011 Ben, A friend sent me the onion article a while back. Might look it up on Snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/medical/swineflu/onion.asp And Snopes also has a related page on the cut onion/Mayo: http://www.snopes.com/food/tainted/cutonions.asp Mike G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted November 13, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 13, 2011 Ben, A friend sent me the onion article a while back. Might look it up on Snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/medical/swineflu/onion.asp And Snopes also has a related page on the cut onion/Mayo: http://www.snopes.com/food/tainted/cutonions.asp Mike G Aw gee Mike, I was ready to stink up the house until I read this. What a bummer. Now I have to get sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC89Venture Posted November 13, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 13, 2011 Just eat onion rings and all is well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 13, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 13, 2011 I like onions and mayo with my tuna fish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 13, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 13, 2011 I like onions and mayo with my tuna fish... Mayo is like kissin' your sister. Miracle Whip...and onions with the tuna... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted November 13, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2011 This has been around a long time and it isn't true. Not trying to start anything just thought people should know so they don't throw away their onions and potato's http://www.snopes.com/food/tainted/cutonions.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted November 13, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 13, 2011 Mayo is like kissin' your sister. Miracle Whip...and onions with the tuna... If you live in the south you have kissed your sister..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Venturous Posted November 13, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 13, 2011 You go to a hairdresser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 13, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 13, 2011 If you live in the south you have kissed your sister..... Now why would someone from Florida know that...... :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted November 13, 2011 Share #11 Posted November 13, 2011 If you want to avoid getting the flu or any airborne disease just eat lots of raw garlic. People will stay well away from you and you have less chance of catching anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 13, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 13, 2011 Awwww, man, I can see this thread going south now. The next thing you know there is going to be a heated debate on whether to put mustard or ketchup on a hot dog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmicko Posted November 13, 2011 Share #13 Posted November 13, 2011 Awwww, man, I can see this thread going south now. The next thing you know there is going to be a heated debate on whether to put mustard or ketchup on a hot dog... Everybody knows that a hotdog should get BOTH mustard and ketchup!!! And chili, and onions, and cole slaw....mmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 13, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 13, 2011 Everybody knows that a hotdog should get BOTH mustard and ketchup!!! And chili, and onions, and cole slaw....mmmmmmm Only time ketchup goes on a hotdog is if there is no chili. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted November 13, 2011 Share #15 Posted November 13, 2011 That just goes to show you that not everybody has eaten a CarlsDog. You would not need to cover up the excellence in quality and flavor with the extras,,, fact is, most people prefer them without the buns even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 13, 2011 Share #16 Posted November 13, 2011 That just goes to show you that not everybody has eaten a CarlsDog. You would not need to cover up the excellence in quality and flavor with the extras,,, fact is, most people prefer them without the buns even. Do you deliver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 14, 2011 Share #17 Posted November 14, 2011 If you want to avoid getting the flu or any airborne disease just eat lots of raw garlic. People will stay well away from you and you have less chance of catching anything. Vampires too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorcycle_1300 Posted November 14, 2011 Share #18 Posted November 14, 2011 eat hot dogs stuffed into a twinkie you will live forever or at least if you die you won't decay Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted November 15, 2011 Share #19 Posted November 15, 2011 I did not know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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