From enhancing the flavor of your dishes to supporting sleep, here are all of the ways you can use garlic and onion skins to your advantage. But the skin layers that are closest to the flesh of the vegetable? Well, that’s a different story. From here, you can mix them into salads or sprinkle them wherever you need a flavor (and a crunch) boost. You can do the same thing with skins from shallots, too! While any onion skins will do, red onions also contain high levels of anthocyanins, beneficial pigments that are also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial3, and thus can contribute to glowy skin. If dyeing your own fabric is outside of your DIY-willingness, you can use the colored water to dye Easter eggs instead. She has written twelve books and has had more than 2,000 articles published across various websites. Lindsay currently works full time as a freelance health writer. She truly believes that you can transform your life through food, proper mindset and shared experiences. That’s why it’s her goal to educate others, while also being open and vulnerable to create real connections with her clients and readers.
