As well as making food delicious, onion is also a great medicine. It is a panacea of many diseases.Onions are an excellent source of antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E etc. and as well as the antioxidants compounds like phytonutrients, phytochemicals etc. These antioxidants play an important role in keeping our skin young and healthy.
This image source-https://www.pexels.com/
- Folate in onions also helps with depression and aids sleep and appetite.
- The vitamin C helps formation of collagen that is responsible for skin and hair health.
- Chromium, also present in this root vegetable, may help regulate blood sugar.
- A mixture of onion juice and honey (which helps make it less pungent) is said to be effective as a cure for fever, common cold, allergies, etc.
- Onions are high in vitamin C, which is needed for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair.
- Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that while they are low in calories, they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Onions are amazing! Love the taste, whether raw or cooked and they add so much depth to dishes. Couldn't live without it. Now to figure out how to chop onions without crying...that's the million-dollar question.
Yes you are right, onion is not only one of the best food but its well known for its medicated values. One of my friend grows his hairs back via applying onion extract to his scalp.
Another 6 reasons to love onions alongside my food 😁, Thankyou @dipika17 for sharing this!
Thanks mam for your infortant advice..