Everyone knows onion though there are different types we are referring to the most common onions. it is one of the most cultivated and used vegetables in the world. the vegetable can be served cooked or eaten raw either way they still have benefits.
Onions are a rich source of vitamins C and B6, folate, iron, manganese, and potassium. the vegetable also contains phytochemicals that can fight cancer, lower blood pressures, reduces the stiffness of blood vessels, and a lot more. onion is loaded with so many benefits and they can be eaten at any time.
Onion is one vegetable that can make you cry but you are about to discover some of its wonderful benefits that will leave you with no choice but to forgive the plant. keep reading!
1) Promote Healthy digestion
Onion contains a fiber called inulin which serves as food to the good bacteria in the intestines. its also contain oligofructose a subgroup of inulin that treats and prevent different types of diarrhea and it can reduce the risk of having gastric ulcer.
2) Boost the immune system
Selenium content in onion helps to stimulate immune function.
3) lower blood sugar levels
A study conducted on diabetic rat reveal that onion extract can help lower blood sugar level. S-methylcysteine and quercetin in onion has beneficial effects on blood sugar.
4) Destroys Cancer cells
Red onion is highly effective in the destruction of breast and colon cancer cells. this is according to a study by the university of Guelph. onion is able to do so due to it high level of quercetin and anthocyanin which it uses to create a pathway that causes the cancer to kill themselves.
you can consume red onion as a preventive measure because it has been found to lower the risk of developing cancer.
5) Improve heart health
Red onion also contains flavonoid and organosulfur that contributes to healthy hearty and prevent heart disease. consumption of organosulfur compounds in onion can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. the vegetable also contains thiosulfinates that helps to thin blood and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.
6) Maintain Bone Health
Research has revealed that women that regularly consume onion had 5% more bone mass than those who consume less. it reduces inflammation and also treat joint pains.
7) Improve respiratory health
If you have having respiratory issues like asthma or allergic rhinitis, you can add onion into your diet. it will help to soothe any respiratory ailment as it contains anti-inflammatory properties.
8) Energy Booster
Onion contains fiber that slows digestion while keeping energy level stable and inulin in onion helps to maintain stamina levels.
9) skin glow
Vitamin C , A and E are all known to make skin glow, and onion contains all three. the vegetable prevent the skin from premature aging and bacteria. its keeps your skin from wrinkling and fight against damages caused by harmful UV ray.
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10) Treatment of dandruff
Onion juice can be used to kill bacteria promoting the growth of dandruff and also treat scalp infection. simply make a paste with onion, add coconut oil and apply on the scalp. sulfur in onion promote strong and healthy hair growth.
Conclusion
Onion has variety of benefits that can not be exhausted, they are cheap and readily available. so it not a bad idea to make it a part of your daily diet
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Naturopathic Doctor & Founder, Green Remedies Int’l
Coach Amuda is a Holistic Practitioner and the C.E.O of Green Remedies International, a wellness company that specializes in tackling different health challenges through Natural, Organic, and Holistic Medicines.
Green Remedies Internation is a Nigerian Natural Herbal Treatment company that specializes in tackling different health challenges through Natural, Organic, and Traditional Medicines.
