Check out these tips to lower cholesterol with lifestyle changes: 1  Reduce all fats in your diet. Pay particular attention to saturated fats.  Try to exercise 30 minutes a day. Go for a walk around the block after lunch or dinner, spend time in the garden, or ride bikes with the kids.
Dry the onion skins. After the onions are harvested, spread them out in a ventilated area so that the skins can harden. Do not remove the leaves. Allow the onions to cure for two to four weeks. Dry the onions in an area away from sunlight and humidity. Sunlight can taint the taste of the onions and make them bitter.
Don't Cry for Me, Onions. We know. Just the thought of them brings tears to your eyes. But it doesn't have to be this way! When you cut onions, peel away the dry outer layers but avoid cutting into the root (flatter) end, where there's a concentration of eyewatering sulfuric compounds. Now you're cookin' (not cryin'). If you love onions as much as we do, read on for an easy primer. Buying In general, look for onions that are heavy for their size and free of blemishes. Storing Keep bunched scallions and leeks in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator and use within 4 days. All other types should be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks. How to Use Them . 1. Red Onions