Young onion, a treasure trove of vitamins and minerals

It is enough to eat just one stalk of onion a day, and you will get enough vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals for the whole day. Onion contains large amounts of vitamins A and C, and vitamin K is especially prominent. In addition, onions also contain vitamin E and the very important B group – thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), and folic acid (B9). Among minerals, young onions are rich in potassium, calcium, sodium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, chromium...

But the most important component of young onion is quercetin, which is an extremely powerful antioxidant, has strong anti-inflammatory properties, and acts as an antihistamine, which means it reduces the biological effect of histamine in the body. Histamine stimulates the production of stomach acid, hay fever, hives...

Due to its beneficial effects on health, young onion holds a special place in alternative and folk medicine.

1. It is widely used to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

2. Young onion lowers blood sugar. Israeli scientists have proven that with just one stalk of onion, blood sugar can be reduced by 20 percent or more within 3 weeks.

3. It improves the immune system and, because of the abundance of phytochemicals, also helps prevent cancer. Flavonoids in onions inhibit the formation of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that produces free radicals, which can cause cancer.

4. Onion prevents inflammation of all kinds. Folk healers most commonly used young onion to treat arthritis.

5. It strengthens vision. Lutein and zeaxanthin, both beta-carotenes which are plentiful in young onion, are key to eye health.

6. Strengthens bones and teeth. The high amount of vitamin K helps the body more effectively use calcium, which is crucial for maintaining bone density. In addition, the fluoride in onions is also healthy for teeth and gums, and several studies have confirmed that it can significantly reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women.

7. Young onion is also good for the skin because it accelerates collagen production processes and also helps to regenerate it.

And finally, let us reveal a big secret. What do you think contains more healing substances: the bulb of the young onion or its green stem?

In the green stem are about two-thirds of the nutrients, with the remaining third in the bulb.


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