Onions (Allium cepa) are vegetables. They contain a number of antioxidant compounds that are very effective in neutralising the free radicals present in the human body.
Apart from onions adding oodles of taste to your food, Onions come with amazing health benefits that are needed for humans on daily basis.
Some of these benefits include:
- Flavonoids; the compounds that act as antioxidants, have a direct anti-tumour effect and have immune-enhancing properties.
- When eaten raw, onions lower the production of bad cholesterol (LDL), thus keeping your heart healthy.
- Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.
- They contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.
- Onions contain a large amount of sulphur and are especially good for the liver.
- Onions are rich in active compounds that successfully inhibit the development and spread of cancerous cells.
- Fresh onion juice or paste can be used for external applications on insect bites and scorpion stings.
- Onion juice mixed with honey or olive oil is said to be the best treatment for treating symptoms or signs of skin diseases such as acne.
- Consuming an equal mixture of onion juice and honey can relieve sore throats and coughing symptoms.
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