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Onions are a great food choice for those individuals who are looking to improve their overall health. Not only are onions packed with many different nutrients, but they contain powerful plant compounds and perhaps most importantly, offer unique medicinal properties. Eating onions regularly can help to promote your overall health and boost immunity. Now, lets discuss some of the amazing health benefits of consuming onions.
1. First, onions are a great source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are important for our health. They are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, folate, thiamin and potassium to name a few. They also contain some fibre, are high in antioxidants and are low in calories.
2. Regular consumption of onions can also help to control blood sugar levels in the body. This can help those individuals suffering with diabetes or those who are at risk of developing the disease. Studies have shown that consuming onions can reduce fasting blood sugar levels and control blood sugar. As well, onions contain compounds that have anti-diabetic properties, such as sulfur compounds and quercetin.
3. Eating onions can also help to promote the overall health of our heart and reduce the risk of developing heart disease. They can help to reduce and regulate cholesterol levels and decrease triglycerides. As well, due to the many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds found in onions, they can help to decrease free radicals and oxidative stress that can damage the cardiovascular system, as well as help to reduce blood pressure. The flavonoid antioxidant quercetin is especially heart healthy.
4. They can also help to improve overall digestion and increase digestive health and functioning. This is because onions are not only a good source of fibre, but also prebiotics, which is vital for overall gut health. Prebiotics have been shown to boost overall immunity, enhance digestion, reduce inflammation throughout the digestive system and increase nutrient uptake.
5. Lastly, by consuming onions regularly, it can help to fight and eliminate unwanted bacteria in the body. This is because onions have tremendous antibacterial properties. Again, quercetin has been found to have powerful antibacterial properties. This allows onions to not only boost our immune system, but also reduce the risk of developing certain diseases and infections.
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