The Grinch diet: Onions go viral as potential cure for respiratory viruses but experts remain skeptical

23 Dec 2022 — The social media platform TikTok has set trends for food, nutrition and overall lifestyle and, most recently, drinking water infused with onions. Due to its antioxidant and nutritional value, it is said to be beneficial for the immune system, which has sparked skeptical reactions among experts. Although onions are not considered dangerous, experts warn of the spread of misinformation while highlighting an overall lack of education on food.