What Can You Get From Onions?
Grocery shopping is one of the preferred past times of domesticated people like me. And while carrying out my normal routine in the grocery, I was picking out the freshest onions from the produce section when I recalled a discussion I had with my niece on the benefits associated with raw onion. Yum, I'm sure your eyes watered thinking of biting into a tasty, fresh, raw onion - or maybe not. If you're not a supporter of onion, maybe I can encourage you otherwise with this article (exactly the same way my niece is now an onion supporter).
Ready to discover the wonders of onion and see how a simple little raw onion may help your health in a big way? Get your onions set! The onion's real name is Allium cepa and is a member of the Lilliaceae (or Lily) family. They're grown worldwide but my personal favorite is the Valdalia onion cultivated in Georgia, US.
As far back as 4000 BC, it has been said that onions have been utilized for medicinal reasons, particularly a cure-all for several illnesses. Vapors of onions were utilized to alleviate pain during World War 2. That's right, they didn't have a large amount of the medicines we have now, so onions were put to use. But you must also take into account that during those years, times were so bad, onions were dirt cheap so why wouldn't you use them for medicinal purposes right? But hey, before you start chopping onions to get healthier, go to a doctor first.
Raw onions contain volatile oil, allicin, alliin, flavonoids, phenolic acid, and sterols. By just taking a look at those ingredients, how come you have to wonder about its power?!
In 1/2 cup of chopped fresh onion you can find:
Calories 16
Carbohydrates 4 g
Vitamin A 498 IU
Fat 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin C 10 mg
Saturated Fat 0 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Iron 1 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 8 mg
Cartenoids 867 mic g
The World Health Organization (WHO) declares that onions can be used for the treatment of weak appetite and to protect against atherosclerosis. Additionally, the WHO realizes the use of onion extracts for relieving coughs, colds, asthma and bronchitis.
Here are a few other uses of onions:
1. Helps in respiratory problems including colds, flu, cough, bronchitis, hoarseness, and mild fever.
2. Onion poultice can help skin problems by draining pus in suppurating wounds
3. Drinking onion juice will help relieve cystitis
4. Flatulence? Consume some raw onion.
5. Prevents oral bacterial infections and tooth decay
6. Operates as a warm juice in the ear canal for earaches
7. Helps increase the HDL cholesterol in the blood stream, and decrease bad cholesterol. It also helps boost the capability of blood to break down clots.
So you see? There are so many advantages to feeding on raw onions aside from just mixing it together with your favorite meal to improve flavor. But remember, always consult your doctor first prior to doing anything as it may compromise your wellbeing. Enjoy your raw onion and don't forget to brush your teeth!
Ready to discover the wonders of onion and see how a simple little raw onion may help your health in a big way? Get your onions set! The onion's real name is Allium cepa and is a member of the Lilliaceae (or Lily) family. They're grown worldwide but my personal favorite is the Valdalia onion cultivated in Georgia, US.
As far back as 4000 BC, it has been said that onions have been utilized for medicinal reasons, particularly a cure-all for several illnesses. Vapors of onions were utilized to alleviate pain during World War 2. That's right, they didn't have a large amount of the medicines we have now, so onions were put to use. But you must also take into account that during those years, times were so bad, onions were dirt cheap so why wouldn't you use them for medicinal purposes right? But hey, before you start chopping onions to get healthier, go to a doctor first.
Raw onions contain volatile oil, allicin, alliin, flavonoids, phenolic acid, and sterols. By just taking a look at those ingredients, how come you have to wonder about its power?!
In 1/2 cup of chopped fresh onion you can find:
Calories 16
Carbohydrates 4 g
Vitamin A 498 IU
Fat 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin C 10 mg
Saturated Fat 0 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Iron 1 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 8 mg
Cartenoids 867 mic g
The World Health Organization (WHO) declares that onions can be used for the treatment of weak appetite and to protect against atherosclerosis. Additionally, the WHO realizes the use of onion extracts for relieving coughs, colds, asthma and bronchitis.
Here are a few other uses of onions:
1. Helps in respiratory problems including colds, flu, cough, bronchitis, hoarseness, and mild fever.
2. Onion poultice can help skin problems by draining pus in suppurating wounds
3. Drinking onion juice will help relieve cystitis
4. Flatulence? Consume some raw onion.
5. Prevents oral bacterial infections and tooth decay
6. Operates as a warm juice in the ear canal for earaches
7. Helps increase the HDL cholesterol in the blood stream, and decrease bad cholesterol. It also helps boost the capability of blood to break down clots.
So you see? There are so many advantages to feeding on raw onions aside from just mixing it together with your favorite meal to improve flavor. But remember, always consult your doctor first prior to doing anything as it may compromise your wellbeing. Enjoy your raw onion and don't forget to brush your teeth!
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