Onions

      I wrote a post a little bit ago about how good garlic is for you. Well now I wanted to let you know how great onions are for you also. I think I put onions (and garlic) in almost everything I cook. I knew they were good for me, and after talking to my friend and mom I really wanted to find out specifics, and was I surprised at what I found.

-The phytochemicals in onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body

- Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.

-Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL) that keeps your heart healthy.

- A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer. (Prostate, breast, ovarian, endometrial, colorectal, gastric, and esophageal)

-Applying onion juice on a bee sting can help with immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.

-The bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A (which helps maintain healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue)

- My mother also says that if you put an onion and put it in your room when you are sick it will help pull out the cold and fever from your body.

With all these great benefits who wouldn’t want to just add some onions to anything they are cooking. It adds such a great taste to food and can help improve your health, eat up!!

Live Healthy,

       Nadia