Facts about onions

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Onions are botanically part of the lily (Liliaceae) family, along with shallots and leeks. Although not valued as highly as garlic, onions contain potent compounds which are known to benefit health.
Onions form the basis of a wide variety of dishes, whether eaten raw, sautéed, baked, steamed or boiled.

Nutritional profile of onions​

An 80g serving of onion (raw) provides:

• 28kcal / 120kj
• 0.8g protein
• 6.4g carbohydrate
• 5.0g sugars
• 1.8g fibre
• 2.0mg vitamin C

Top 5 health benefits of onions​

1. Rich in antioxidant compounds​

Onions are loaded with plant chemicals including flavonoids, which have both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. When consumed regularly and in sufficient quantity, these compounds may help protect against chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes. In fact, onions contain over 25 different flavonoids and are in our diets.
Onions also have sulfur-containing compounds, which have been demonstrated to be protective against certain

2. May support heart health​

One of the flavonoids in onions, quercetin, has protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and it’s thought this, as well as other beneficial compounds present in onions, may contribute to the vegetable’s heart-friendly properties.
Studies suggest eating onions may help reduce your risk of heart disease by

3. May support bone health​

Including onions in the diet is associated with improved bone density. This may be because of their antioxidant properties, which reduces oxidative stress and appears to reduce bone loss.
A looking at the effect on peri- and post-menopausal women reported that frequent onion consumption decreased the risk of hip fracture. A further on middle-aged women showed onion juice consumption reduced bone loss and improved bone density.

4. May support gut health​

Onions are rich in fibre, especially the non-digestible type that is needed to maintain gut health. Although we can’t digest the bacteria that live in our gut do and they use it as fuel to help increase their numbers and produce by-products called (SCFAs). Research shows that these SCFAs are important for maintaining the health and integrity of the gut and supporting our immunity and digestion.

5. Antibacterial​

Used in folk medicine for the relief of coughs, colds and catarrh, support that onions have valuable antibacterial properties against the likes of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphyloccus aureus. What’s more, it’s older, stored onions that appear most potent. Once again, it seems is of value here, because it has the power to inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

 

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Onion is very good and okay because it use to help body against cough and catarrh.
This can also help one to correct eye and make it clearer.
Its help bone to be functioning very well and good.