Health
benefits of onions
Onions contains many important nutrients and is the richest
source of quercitin (a protein antioxidant flavoid). Onions prevents
arteriosclerosis, improves the fluidity of the blood and improves blood flow
through the coronary arteries. Its essential oils exercise a mild antispasmodic
effect that may affect the coronary arteries as well, contributing to
prevention of angina. Onions are mucolytic (able to break down heavy mucus in a
patient with cough), expectorant (enhancing the removal of bronchial mucus),
and antibiotic on gram-positive germs. It is good to note that onions are more
effective raw than cooked.
Onions also increases urine volume, facilitating the removal
of waste materials because of its alkalinizing nature. It is appropriate in the
diets of those suffering from kidney stones, urinary infections, or any degree
of renal failure. Onions reduce the blood glucose level. They stimulate the
detoxifying functions of the liver, as well as improve the activity of other
digestive-juice producing glands. Therefore they are recommended in cases of
liver failure. Onions is also good in cancer prevention, and helps in
management of certain cancers. Due to their ability in dissolving blood clot,
they are good in preventing cardiovascular diseases. Onions are also indicated
for people with low sperm count. It boosts sperm production.
What else! Go ahead and consume much onions and garlic on
regular basis. While cooking make sure you add plenty onions and garlic, and do
not overcook them; add them when the food is almost done because they help to
lower blood cholesterol very well.
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