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Onions are botanically part of the lily (Liliaceae) family, along with shallots and leeks. Although not valued as highly as garlic, onions contain potent compounds which are known to benefit health.
Onions form the basis of a wide variety of dishes, whether eaten raw, sautéed, baked, steamed or boiled.
Onions also have sulfur-containing compounds, which have been demonstrated to be protective against certain
Studies suggest eating onions may help reduce your risk of heart disease by
A looking at the effect on peri- and post-menopausal women reported that frequent onion consumption decreased the risk of hip fracture. A further on middle-aged women showed onion juice consumption reduced bone loss and improved bone density.
Onions form the basis of a wide variety of dishes, whether eaten raw, sautéed, baked, steamed or boiled.
Nutritional profile of onions
An 80g serving of onion (raw) provides:- 28kcal / 120kj
- 0.8g protein
- 6.4g carbohydrate
- 5.0g sugars
- 1.8g fibre
- 2.0mg vitamin C
Top 5 health benefits of onions
1. Rich in antioxidant compounds
Onions are loaded with plant chemicals including flavonoids, which have both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. When consumed regularly and in sufficient quantity, these compounds may help protect against chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes. In fact, onions contain over 25 different flavonoids and are in our diets.Onions also have sulfur-containing compounds, which have been demonstrated to be protective against certain
2. May support heart health
One of the flavonoids in onions, quercetin, has protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and it’s thought this, as well as other beneficial compounds present in onions, may contribute to the vegetable’s heart-friendly properties.Studies suggest eating onions may help reduce your risk of heart disease by
3. May support bone health
Including onions in the diet is associated with improved bone density. This may be because of their antioxidant properties, which reduces oxidative stress and appears to reduce bone loss.A looking at the effect on peri- and post-menopausal women reported that frequent onion consumption decreased the risk of hip fracture. A further on middle-aged women showed onion juice consumption reduced bone loss and improved bone density.