Frank, fearless and free-spirited actress Miriam Margolyes joined the Loose Women for an exclusive interview today, but brought with her a very unusual snack...
Lead presenter Christine Lampard addressed Miriam's mysterious meal, saying: "It's so good to have you here... What are you munching on?"
Margolyes, 80, replied: "Well, I was told you wanted me to show that I really do eat onions like apples, so I am!
Christine then explained that eating raw onion is ideal for lowering blood pressure, as well as being good for skin and hair. It also reportedly helps ease menopause symptoms and is antibacterial.
The BAFTA-winning actress, famously known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies, claims that she doesn't eat raw onions because of the proven health benefits however. Instead, she genuinely enjoys the flavour.
Chomping away, she exclaimed: "Mmm, it's so tasty"
Christine, as well as other Loose Women panellists Gloria Hunniford, Frankie Bridge and Brenda Edwards, had their turn at crunching on some onion live at the ITV studio.
"I mean, I like it in salads," explained Christine. "But, to actually chomp into it, I'm not entirely sure!"
Brenda exclaimed, "Yes Miriam! I'm with you girl! Eat it, eat it, eat it!", whilst Frankie was not too happy with the taste of her new snack, shouting: "Oh, it's so strong! It's spicy!
"That's going to stay with you for the rest of the day!"
Miriam responded saying: "Anyone can have bad breath - it's nothing to do with onions! You have bad breath because you don't clean your teeth properly!"
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