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Strong-flavored onions may have significant potential for fighting colon cancer, report researchers from Cornell University.

Researchers have known for some time that onions--as well as shallots and aged garlic extract--may help combat cancer. But the current study is the first to compare cancer-fighting abilities among commonly consumed onion varieties.

The research found that members of the onion family with the strongest flavor--particularly New York bold, western yellow and shallots--are the best varieties for inhibiting the growth of liver and colon cancer cells. They offered the greatest antioxidant protection.

Onion varieties with the mildest flavor--vidalia, empire sweet, western white, ...

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