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Onions Provide Disease Fighting Nutrients
Onions are in fact a powerful weapon in the fight against the flu because they are going to provide you with natural antimicrobial properties, which will help to strengthen your immune system. Your immune system is the primary system in the body that is responsible for removing the unwanted germs from your body that wreak havoc on your health and bring about the flu symptoms that you’re experiencing. In addition to the antimicrobial effects they provide, they’ll also provide you with antifungal effects, which can decrease the amount of bacteria in your mouth that cause cavity formation.
Bone Building
Another key health benefit that onions will provide is that they assist with the formation of strong bones. They contain a certain flavonoid known as ‘Quercetin’, which is what gives the onion that yellowish-brown color. This flavonoid will help to strengthen the bones and make sure that you reduce your risk of stress fractures or other bone injuries.
Asthma Control
Onions are going to also be rich in sulfur-containing compounds that will inhibit certain compounds in the body such as cyclooxygenase that will trigger the airways to start tightening and you to start having difficulty breathing.
Cardiovascular Support
Finally, the last benefit that onions will provide is protection against cardiovascular disease. Having a high intake of onions in your diet is going to help to keep your cardiovascular system young and strong and can also help to reverse the signs of aging.
All in all, there are so many benefits to be had from including this tear-inducing vegetable that you can’t afford to miss out on it. Plus, it’ll dramatically enhance the taste and flavor from your foods, so that’s one further benefit to be well aware of. So have a good look over your meal plan and make sure that you are adding onions into your dishes wherever possible._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*When onions are simmered to make soup, their quercetin does not get degraded. It simply gets transferred into the water part of the soup. By using a low-heat method for preparing onion soup, you can preserve the health benefits of onion that are associated with this key flavonoid.
*The flavonoids in onion tend to be more concentrated in the outer layers of the flesh. To maximize your health benefits, peel off as little of the fleshy, edible portion as possible when removing the onion's outermost paper layer. Even a small amount of "overpeeling" can result in unwanted loss of flavonoids. For example, a red onion can lose about 20% of its quercetin and almost 75% of its anthocyanins if it is "overpeeled."
*Next time you’re down with the flu, you shouldn’t be so quick to run to the drug store to pick up the latest flu medicine that promises to get you feeling well again. Instead, you may just want to consider an alternative therapy – the use of onions! You may have heard it from your grandma before; onions are a powerful way to fight against the flu and get back on your feet again.A Few Quick Serving Ideas
- Combine chopped onions, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapeno for an all-in-one guacamole salsa dip.
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To perk up plain rice, top with green onions (scallions) and sesame seeds.
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Healthy Sauteed chopped onions can enhance the flavor or almost any vegetable dish.
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Enjoy a classic Italian salad--sliced onions, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese drizzled with olive oil.
