HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS

1. The benefits of onion: better blood circulation

Onion is high in quercetin, which helps blood flow.

It also contains silica, a substance that helps prevent thrombosis and aging of veins and arteries.

Thanks to it, our body is able to dissolve internal clots more easily, which prevents coronary thrombosis from forming.

Onion also helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

2. Onion prevents anemia

The onion has anti-anemic properties. Indeed, it provides us with phosphorus, iron, and vitamin E.

These components help us to restore blood loss and regenerate red blood cells.

3. It helps relieve colds

Onion is rich in vitamins A and C.

It is therefore ideal for relieving respiratory diseases.

Thanks to sulfur, it has essential oils.

These oils have the ability to reduce the symptoms of bronchitis, colds, and catarrh.

4. It helps control hypertension

Since it contains potassium, onion helps to remove excess fluid.

It, therefore, reduces the risk of suffering from gout, hypertension and prevents kidney stones.

5. It has diuretic and purifying properties

Thanks to their potassium and low sodium content, onions help prevent water retention by releasing toxins from the body.

Plus, it's also great for the kidneys and prostate.

6. It prevents diseases of the nervous system

Onions are rich in vitamin B and potassium.

These elements are necessary for the transmission and regeneration of nerve impulses.

It also has a good magnesium content, which helps improve the functioning of the nervous and muscular systems.

7. It helps to lose weight

Onions are ideal in food, whether for weight loss or for health reasons.

Low in calories and full of fiber, it is ideal for supporting a slimming diet!

The onion improves, in fact, intestinal transit, and eliminates toxins, which prevents water retention. Moreover, it satisfies.

8. Onions are great for pregnant women and children

With its high content of folic acid, onion is ideal for pregnant women and children.

Indeed, it contributes to the growth and proper development of the fetus during the first weeks of pregnancy.

9. A powerful antioxidant

Onion has antioxidant properties:

it contains vitamins A and C, sulfur, and flavonoids such as quercetin and anthocyanins.

10. It relieves asthma and inflammation

Thanks to the sulfur, onion is a good asthma medication.

It is also a great anti-inflammatory.

Here are some natural onion recipes:

- Against the flu:

an onion macerate

To boost the body during a flu epidemic and strengthen your immune system, it is recommended to chop two onions, leave them to marinate for a few hours in 500 ml of spring water, and drink a glass of this macerate.

Onion between meals and one at bedtime.

-Against a sore throat:

onion syrup

The recipe for this homemade syrup is extremely simple to make:

you boil, for 10 minutes, 100g of chopped onion in 200 ml of spring water.

Let cool slightly, filter then add a tablespoon of honey.

Heat gently again, until you obtain a thick syrup.

-To relieve a sore throat, take 4 to 6 teaspoons of this syrup until symptoms disappear.

- Against the cold snap:

an invigorating wine with onion

Prepare this recipe for a quick recovery from a chill that could put you in bed in a matter of hours.

Grind 300 g of raw onion, add 100 g of liquid honey, and 600 ml of good quality light white wine.

Mix well and drink 2 to 4 tablespoons of this particularly invigorating wine, at the slightest chill.

But beware:

it is an alcoholic drink, a little moderation is required!

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