IMPORTANCE OF EATING ONIONS

Onions are nutrient-packed vegetables that contain powerful compounds that may help decrease your risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

They have antibacterial properties and promote digestive health, which may improve immune function. Here are some importance of consuming onions:

1. Rich in antioxidant compounds
Onions are loaded with plant compounds, including flavonoids, which have both a protective and anti-inflammatory effect. When consumed regularly and in sufficient quantity, these compounds may help protect against chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes.

2. Contain anti-cancer compounds
Onions also contain sulfur-containing compounds, which have been shown to be protective against certain cancers. Some studies suggest that people who eat a diet rich in allium vegetables, like onions, have a lower risk of certain cancers including colorectal cancer.

3. They’re antibacterial
They’ve been used in folk medicine for the relief of coughs, colds and catarrh for decades and now studies support the fact that onions have valuable antibacterial properties. These properties are effective against the likes of E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus

4. May support heart health
Quercetin also has a protective anti-inflammatory effect and it’s thought that this, along with other beneficial compounds in onions, may contribute to the vegetable’s heart-friendly properties.

5. May support bone health
Including onions in the diet is associated with improved bone density. This may be because of their protective antioxidant properties, which reduces oxidative stress and appears to reduce bone loss.