6 HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS

They help in curing a number of diseases and also the reduction of the possibility of cancer.

1. ·         PREVENTION OF ASTHMA ATTACK

If you are from suffering from asthma, onions are good for you. For a simple home remedy on preventing an asthma attack, add half a tablespoon of honey with half a table spoon of onion juice and have a mixture three to four times daily, it keeps future asthma attacks at bay.

1. ·         PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS 

Onions contain a peptide called GCP which is said to prevent osteoporosis, so if you want to keep this dreaded bone disease away, eat onions.

1. ·         REDUCE DIABETES

Onions have the ability to reduce blood sugar levels. Allyl propyl disulphate and diallyl disulphide in the onions are believed to lower blood sugar levels.

They also help to increase the productivity of insulin. Consume onions with garlic to enhance the effects of onions for preventing diabetes.

1. ·         PREVENTION OF CVD (CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE)

Onions contain a number of sulphides and flavonoids (quercetin) that can prevent attacks and other CVDs. Quercetin also helps reduce the level of cholesterol.

1. ·         CANCER PREVENTION 

Onions contain anti-oxidants like quercetin and phenol which reduces the possibility of cancer especially cancer in the head and neck region.

1. ·         CURING INSOMNIA 
   

The easiest and cheapest way to bring back sleep is onions! It also cures insomnia. Apart from these major onion health benefits, there are some other health benefits…will leave you to that.