here's 14 impressive health benefits of onions life is like an onion it's stinky
and you cry sometimes that's how the saying goes right well you may be
surprised to learn that onions are pretty complex although they may have a
bad reputation they're a vegetable so that means they're packed full of
healthy things your body needs today we're going to look at some
impressive benefits of onions how to pick the perfect onion and how to store
your new favorite veggie so you don't waste money before you unlock all the
secrets of an onion make sure you unlock all the other
benefits that bestie has to offer by subscribing to our Channel and turning
on notifications so you never miss our new videos when you think of foods that
are good for your health what comes to mind kale an apple or maybe an orange
well it's time to shine the spotlight on the underrated vegetable known as the
onion not only are they packed full of vitamins that give your body a boost
they also make food taste delicious but that's just a bonus onions have
actually been used as food for thousands of years dating all the way back to
ancient Egypt keep watching as we peel back the layers on why you should be
adding more onion to your daily routine reason number one they pack a punch not
just in how they taste but in the way they can help your body to just one
onion can give you a considerable dose of vitamins minerals and fiber and as we
know a fiber is great for keeping you regular not to mention if you're looking
to lose weight these vegetables are super low in calories according to the
USDA food composition databases one medium onion has just 44 calories but
delivers a considerable dose of those important vitamins
and that fiber we mentioned before reason number two your heart loves
onions let the love affair begin because onions contain all kinds of benefits
when it comes to your heart onions can even lower your risk of heart disease
the US National Library of Medicine says onions have the power to lower
cholesterol levels and a decrease in heart disease risk factors such as high
blood pressure maybe you've heard that red wine also contains heart protective
qualities but according to medical daily eating an onion is even better now the
question is do onions and wine go together reason number three when it
comes to antioxidants onions are one of the best the plant can share hi Marie
search engines contain over 25 different types of varieties of antioxidants which
help fight against diseases like diabetes heart disease and cancer reason
number 4 onions are up for a fight researchers at the National Center for
Biotechnology information say veggies of the Allium genus like garlic and onions
have been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers like stomach and
colorectal not to mention the US national library of medicine lists
onions as one of the vegetables that can possibly put the brakes on tumor growth
if that doesn't count as a wonder veggie then we don't know what does reason
number five if you're diabetic listen up because our friend the onion can help
control your blood sugar specifically fresh red onion in a study cited by
PubMed Central with 42 people who have type 2 diabetes the results show eating
red onion reduced fasting blood sugar levels by about 40 milligrams per
deciliter after just four hours it's time you're at the grocery store
mix it up and grab some red onion to add to your next meal reason number six
dairy takes most of the credit for this one but onion juice actually helps
support strong bones to the US National Library of Medicine reports daily
consumption of onion juice can improve bone density which can help prevent
osteoporosis a disease that causes bones to become weak and even break from
things like falling or even sneezing reason number seven not convinced onions
are super vegetables yet well a study done by the school of chemical
engineering young yam University in Korea says onions can even help fight
against dangerous bacteria such as e.coli it's even believed that onion
extract can curb the growth of bacteria that is a major public concern in
developing parts of the world reason number eight they're good for your gut
move over yogurt because onions are here for your belly tail onions are rich with
fiber and probiotics which are those good bacteria your gut needs to benefit
digestive health and improve immune function according to the US National
Library of Medicine there's more than one way to cook an onion above be warned
dear viewer there have been reports that eating raw onion can cause irritation in
the belly and some people find it hard to digest we recommend starting with
cooked onions and working your way up from there reason number nine onions can
help get rid of that nasty cold ever hear of onion honey syrup well
according to style craze adding this honey onion mixture to your routine it
can boost your health just cook some onion slices with a half cup of honey
until the onions turn translucent and soft and there you have it a spoonful of
this every three to four hours can help you feeling better in no time
reason number 10 may not smell the best but they can
actually help with your breathing especially when it comes to those with
asthma onions contain something called quercetin an antioxidant that can help
reduce histamine which is what makes you sneeze cry or itch
onions can also promote an anti inflammatory response in the body
according to medical daily reason number 11 say cheese
hang on have we switched to cheese don't get confused we're still talking about
onions when it comes to your smile raw onions can improve those pearly whites
now this one is not for the faint of heart
if you want to boost your oral health natural Society recommends chewing on
raw onion for about 2 to 3 minutes in order to help strengthen teeth and get
rid of bacteria that can cause tooth decay you know what they say an onion a
day keeps the doctor away reason number 12 onions can help keep your immune
system strong and monie a dietician based in Washington DC says the
polyphenols in onions act as antioxidants protecting the body
against free radicals eliminating free radicals can help encourage a strong
immune system your immune system is basically your body's defense against
potentially harmful viruses and diseases so given the chance wouldn't you want to
help strengthen it reason number 13 onions have the power to heal the folks
at care to say people have been using onions for their healing properties for
centuries and we're just hearing about this now they go on to say the main
benefits include reducing inflammation and healing infections for example let's
say you get stung by a honey bee that hurts but
pain won't last for long if you have an onion close by just apply some onion
juice to the sting for instant relief from any pain or burning sensations
reason number 14 onions are super easy to add to your
diet and a great addition if you're trying to lose weight try them in your
favorite chili or spiced up taco night with some homemade guacamole and fresh
salsa you'll be surprised with the many
different ways you can incorporate onions into some of your favorite
recipes now that you know all the ways in which an onion cares for you here at
bestie we figured you should know all the ways to care for your onions when it
comes to choosing the perfect onion you want one that is clean hard and has a
dry smooth skin there are many types of onion but if you're looking for one
that's available throughout the year regular yellow onions are probably your
best bet once you get your onions home do not put them in the fridge we know
weird right according to helpline whole onions
absorb moisture very easily and putting them in the fridge could make them mushy
or spoil faster however peeled or sliced onions can be stored in the fridge for
up to two weeks whole onions are best kept in a cool dark and well-ventilated
place like your pantry basement or garage before we wrap up there is one
thing we want you to know about our friend the onion it does have a
reputation for being a little pungent the main negative aspect of cooking with
onions is indeed the smell it can be a real problem but fear not dear viewer
we've got the remedy for the onions revenge BBC good food has
this tip for getting that onion smell off your hands and breath after chopping
onions try rinsing the hands with cold water rubbing them with salt rinsing
again and then washing with soap and warm water to remove the smell from your
breath eat a few pieces of parsley or an apple to conceal the odor and that's it
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