In order to eat properly, you must regularly consume fruits and vegetables. Onion takes pride of place among vegetables. The creature has many varieties of it, but the most common type is precisely onions. Vitamins and minerals make onions an indispensable product in cooking, medicine and cosmetology. The quality of the product is not affected whether it is eaten fresh, processed, or as a seasoning.
Each onion is a storehouse of vitamins - A, E, B1, B2, B9, PP, C; macro and microelements - ash, zinc, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, potassium, calcium, fluorine, sodium, cobalt, magnesium, iodine, boron, manganese, chlorine, sulfur, flavonoids. Bulbs also contain carbohydrates, monosaccharides and disaccharides, organic acids, essential oils and phytoncides. The water content is also high - at least 86%.
The beneficial effects of onions on the human body are as follows:
Fights flu and colds with ease. Due to the presence of phytoncides and a significant content of vitamin C, it fights sore throat, sore throat, bronchitis and makes breathing easier, while acting as an antibiotic.
It has antibacterial disinfectant properties, strengthens the immune system and is a valuable product for vitamin deficiency.
Provides great assistance in the work of the heart, blood and blood vessels, namely, it cleanses the blood, stabilizes blood pressure, treats hypertension, monitors sugar surges, inhibits the appearance of blood clots and prevents the occurrence of a heart attack. Useful to prevent atherosclerosis.
Promotes the proper functioning of the digestive system, participates in metabolism, removes toxins, excess fluid. Kills dysentery stick.
Prevents the formation of cancerous tumors.
It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system, normalizes sleep patterns. Due to its sulfur content, it prevents aging of the parts of the brain responsible for emotions and memory.
Increases sexual potency, participates in the production of sperm.
A wonderful cosmetic product. Even ancient beauties strengthened their hair with onion masks. It is necessary to rub the juice of the bulb into the scalp, or the gruel and hair will become thick, strong and resume rapidly growing in case of baldness. This recipe also helps with seborrhea.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that onions are a truly valuable product, they can also have a detrimental effect on the body. So, it is necessary to limit the consumption of onions in case of ulcer diseases, since the walls of the stomach become inflamed and acidity increases, as well as for pregnant women, lactating women and children under three years of age. Also, with caution, it is necessary to eat this vegetable for people with diseases of the liver, nervous system, heart and kidneys, so as not to exacerbate the disease.
Onions are an invaluable friend for wellness and beauty. It is important to consume in moderation and the body will be grateful!
