Benefits Of Consuming Raw Onions For Health

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JAKARTA - Onions are commonly used as a spice in cooking to make them taste better. Not only that, but onions also seem to have a myriad of health benefits.

According to the researchers, the content of onions which consists of vitamin C, flavonoids, and phytonutirents is what brings all these benefits.

Onions are a large type of onion. The type is distinguished by color, namely red onions and yellow onions. Although they have different colors, they both have a similar taste.

Reporting from the Times of India, the habit of consuming raw onions on a regular basis can be beneficial for health, such as:

Rich in antioxidants

Just like other types of onions, onions are also rich in antioxidants. Onions contain more than 25 different flavonoid antioxidants.

So if you eat raw onions regularly, it can inhibit oxidation. This is very important to prevent cell damage that contributes to chronic disease.

Heart healthy

If you have heart problems, eating raw onions can be a good solution.

The flavonoids found in onions can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body.

Thiosulfinate content also functions in maintaining blood consistency. So that the risk of heart attack and stroke is reduced.

Reducing the risk of cancer

Cancer is a chronic disease for which there is currently no cure. A healthy lifestyle such as diligently eating vegetables, fruits, and other healthy foods can reduce the risk of this disease.

Onions are one of the foods rich in antioxidants that can help the body fight cancer-causing free radicals.

Healthy bones

The benefits of eating raw onions that you can feel are healthy and strong bones.

Reporting from the US Department of Agriculuture (USDA), one onion contains about 25.3 milligrams of calcium.

Calcium is an important mineral that can improve bone health so it can prevent osteoporosis.

Good for skin and hair

Not only flavonoids and calcium, onions also contain vitamins A, C, and K which can help remove pigmentation and protect the skin from UV rays.

If you are diligent in consuming raw onions, the collagen in the skin and hair can be maintained properly.

Control blood sugar

Blood sugar disease is a deadly chronic disease. Eating raw onions is actually beneficial for reducing diabetes risk.

Where the sulfur compound content can have a good antidiabetic effect in controlling blood sugar.