Health benefits of Onions

By Busari Kabirat

Onions contain antioxidant compounds that may reduce your risk of heart disease by fighting inflammation and lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Onions are quite safe to consume

Benefits of onion to the body

1. Packed with nutrients contained

Calories: 44
Protein: 1.2 g
Carbs: 10.3 g
Sugar: 4.7 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Fat: 0.1 g
Potassium: 3.4% of Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin C: 9% of the DV

2. May benefit heart health
3. It has antioxidants
4. Contain anticancer compounds
5. Help regulate blood sugar
6. Boosts bone density
7. Have antibacterial properties
8. Boosts digestive health
9. Easy to add to your diet

Methods of taking Onion raw:

1. Onion can be taken raw
2. It can be added to diet
3. It can be added with other spices as medicine

Part of the body that benefits most from onion

1. Heart is one of the primary beneficiaries due to the antioxidant flavonoids in onions.
2. Reduce swelling and lung tightness related to asthma

Disadvantages of onion to the body when too much of it is taken raw:

1. Digestive discomfort:
2. Bad breathe blues
3. Allergic reactions
4. Heartburn havoc
5. Triggers migraine
6. Disruption of oral health
7. Interference with Medications