Removing The Odor Of Onion From Your Hands And Garlic From Your Breath

George Washington may have proclaimed onions "the most favored food that grows!" but chances are he was not the one doing the chopping.

Beloved on every continent, the onion (and the entire Allium family, which includes leeks, shallots, garlic, and chives) contains a redolent juice that lingers even longer on the fingers than it does on the tongue.

There are several ways to get rid of the smell. Rub your fingers with lemon juice and/or salt, or rub your hands against a stainless-steel bowl or spoon, which alchemizes the odor.

To get rid of onion or garlic on your breath, chew something rich in chlorophyll, like raw parsley (or cilantro, which neutralizes the offending odor), and drink an acidic liquid, such as lemonade or wine.