In a TikTok reaction video, a user @Dadman Walking tries out the combination to prove the taste is as good as people say.
His verdict: "Why, why is this good?"
From what raw onions and lemons taste separate, the combination should be anything but positive. Thankfully, it is positive because now you can eat both at once to reap these amazing health benefits.
Onions are rich in prebiotic inulin and fructooligosaccharides. These boost good bacteria in the stomach and improve immune function according to health studies.
Health experts also urge including onions to protect against heart issues, control blood pressure, and help in weight management.
These benefits are amplified when you combine them with lemon juice.
Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine addressed the health benefits of eating this pairing before meals. It is an excellent starter and improves digestion.
However, not everyone can have them. If you are liable to get heartburn, stay away from this acid-packed combo.
"Onion and lemon for that gut. If it suits you do it, if not, don’t. There's massive nutritional power in onions, some people get acidic, avoid it. Listen to your body. It plays a massive role in your gut health and digestion," he said in a caption on his Instagram.
Those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are also advised to stay away.
For Kachumbari lovers, onions aid in the absorption of the compound in tomatoes called lycopene, said Dr. Bimal Chhajer, a renowned cardiologist in a Youtube video. So add in a little lemon juice and boost your health.