Health

8 Reasons You should include Onions in all Your Meals

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7 years ago

September 1, 2017

Onions are an ace ally in your fight against disease. A prized member of the lily family, they lavish you with health benefits while adding oodles of taste to your food. They are quite cheap and affordable.

Health Benefits of Onion

The phytochemicals in onions along with their vitamin C help improve immunity.
They contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.
For centuries, they have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.
Raw onion lowers the production of bad cholesterol (LDL), thus keeping your heart healthy.
A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.
Got stung by a honeybee? Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.
They scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.
Those bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A, so do use them often.

Researchers from Cornell studied 11 onion varieties, and found that shallots and Western yellow onions were the healthiest for their phenolic and flavonoid content.

My favorite way to enjoy it is to slice them really thin, squeeze some lemon juice on top and add a little salt. Sprinkling a few freshly washed cilantro leaves adds fragrance and flavor to this simple, quick salad, without which no dinner of mine is complete.

You can try that out today.