5 Health Benefits of Onions

Many of us order our food sans onions when we eat out. Still, I’m pretty positive that after you read about the potent and wonderful things onions can do for your health, you’ll be happy to put up with a little bad breath to reap the following benefits.

1. Onions contain flavanoids, which act as antioxidants.

We all know we’re supposed to get tons of those in our diet, but did you know onions in particular can ward off blood clots and fight diabetes, asthma, and chronic bronchitis?

2. They’re great for the heart!

They lower blood pressure and triglycerides while increasing HDL—the beneficial cholesterol. Throw some in your favorite vintage cast iron skillet next time you’re cooking dinner.

3. Onions can protect against cancer by reducing DNA damage.

Cells can experience damage caused by free radicals. Compounds in onions may prevent this. Onion extract has even been found to inhibit tumor growth in lab rats!

All varieties of onions and garlic seem to exhibit anti-cancer abilities, so be sure to add both to your meals. Need some ideas? Check out this Indian-Spice Roasted Chickpeas recipe and be sure to add chunks of fresh red onion to the air fryer for maximum flavor and health benefits.

4. Onions display significant blood sugar-lowering action.

The effect is comparable to that of prescription drugs. There’s real research behind this one, and many cultures have used onion as a traditional wave of staving off pre-diabetes and diabetes.

5. Onions also have an array of “anti” superpowers.

These include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. There’s a reason your grandmother put onion on everything!

Can’t stand the taste of onions? That’s okay. You can take onion extract supplements to gain some of the health benefits of onions anyway.

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Next time you’re tempted to remove that slice of onion from your salad or burger, don’t! It’s there to keep you healthy, wealthy and wise.

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