The Onion Health Prowess

Hello Dear,  today we shall talk about a very vital ingredient in our everyday cooking, ONIONS

To Begin We Have Mapped Out 10 Benefits Of Eating Onions But Did You Know?

The flavonoids in onion, which are responsible for many of the health benefits above, are usually more concentrated in the outer layers of the bulb.

To get the maximum benefit, try to peel as little of the outer skin as possible. Over-peel and you can end up with unwanted loss of flavonoids.

It is estimated that a red onion may lose about 20% of its quercetin and almost 75% of its anthocyanins if it is over-peeled.

Onions are best known for two things:

Bad Breath and Tears.

The popular vegetable found in most types of cuisine gives dishes their flavorful taste, transforming any meal to an aromatic experience.

Raw onions not only provide an excellent taste for our palates, but provide therapeutic and antibacterial properties that cleanse and detox our bodies to eliminate disease.

Experts say "Onions contain a high amount of sulfur compounds, which not only give onions their recognizable smell, but are also powerful detoxifying agents,".

With more than 100 sulfur-containing compounds, which are what cause the eyes to tear, onions can help prevent and treat ailments, from diabetes to heart disease, with daily consumption.

1. Asthma

Onions have antihistamine effects due to quercetin, an antioxidant that acts like an antihistamine and an anti-inflammatory agent.

In test tubes, quercetin has proven to prevent immune cells from releasing histamine , which are chemicals that cause allergic reaction.

Based on this observation, researchers believe the antioxidants may reduce histamine, and other allergic or inflammatory chemicals in the body, and can be a promising asthma treatment.

However, no human studies have examined whether it works or not.

2. Cancer

Onions can help reduce cancer risk when combined with turmeric. Chemicals found in these two cooking ingredients.

A 2006 study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found the combination of onions and turmeric creates a synergistic effect that reduces both the size and number of precancerous hosts in the intestine, therefore reducing colon cancer risk.

Moreover, it is been suggests regularly consuming onions can help detoxify potential carcinogens. Since they contain organosulfur compounds. “These compounds are found in the cell wall of the onion, and are released when the onion is chopped or chewed,”.

3. Diabetes

A high intake of onions could mean the lower the level of glucose. The essential oil of an onion, allyl propyl disulphide, is found to mediate this effect, and lower blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of free insulin that is available.

The allyl propyl disulphide competes with the insulin, which is also a disulphide, to occupy the sites in the liver where the insulin is inactivated. This is what leads to an increase in insulin available, which lowers blood sugar levels.

4. Heart Disease

When we think of heart healthy food, onions do not come to mind.

The chromium in onions assists in regulating blood sugar.

The sulfur in onions helps lower blood sugar by triggering increased insulin production.

One 2010 study in the journal Environmental Health Insights revealed that this might be especially helpful to people with people with diabetes.

People with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who ate red onions showed lower glucose levels for up to four hours.

A study 2014 found that patients with Type 2 diabetes saw more normalized liver enzymes and lower glycemic levels when consuming sliced onions.

However, quercetin is found to significantly reduce high blood pressure in hypertensive adults. Moreover, this vegetable is considered to exceed the heart-protective properties of red wine.

“Onions are involved in maintaining good blood pressure, inhibit hardening of the arteries, and keep the arteries elastic".

5. Tooth Decay

Raw onions may make our breath stink, but they can actually improve our oral health.

Simply chewing a raw onion can strengthen teeth and eliminate bacteria that can lead to tooth decay.

Two to three minutes of chewing on an onion can kill most germs in the mouth.
Chromium, also present in this root vegetable, may help regulate blood sugar.

6. Fever, Cold and Allergies

A mixture of onion juice and honey (which helps make it less pungent) is said to be effective as a cure for fever, common cold, allergies, etc.

7. Nose Bleed

Keep a small piece of onion under the nostrils and inhale, to stop or slow down a nose bleed.

8. Depression

Folate in onions also helps with depression and aids sleep and appetite.

9. Digestion

The fiber in onions promotes good digestion and helps keep you regular.

Additionally, onions contain a special type of soluble fiber called oligofructose, which promotes good bacteria growth in your intestines.

One 2005 study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that oligofructose may help prevent and treat types of Diarrhea.

The phytochemicals in onions that scavenge free radicals may also reduce your risk of developing gastric ulcers , according to the National Onion Association.

10. Bone density in older women

A 2009 study in the journal Menopause found that daily consumption of onions improves bone density in women who are going through or have finished menopause.

Women who ate onions frequently had a 20 percent lower risk of hip fracture than those who never ate onions.

Although onions may seem to be flowing with benefits the downside of eating onions may not be especially serious, but eating onions can cause problems for some people. The carbohydrates in onions may cause gas and bloating , according to National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

Onions, especially if consumed raw, can worsen heartburn in people who suffer from chronic heartburn or gastric reflux disease.

It is also possible to have a food intolerance or an allergy to onions, but cases are rare.

People with onion allergies may experience red, itchy eyes and rashes if an onion comes into contact with the skin. People with an intolerance to onions may experience nausea, vomiting and other gastric discomfort.

To stay healthy and prevent the onset of these diseases, eat an onion a day to keep the doctor away.