Probably everyone knows that onions are very useful. Even in ancient times, doctors prescribed the use of this vegetable to fight various diseases. It's all about the vitamins that are found in onions. However, not everyone knows about all the beneficial properties of onions, otherwise this wonderful vegetable would gain even more popularity both in cooking and in folk medicine.
Instructions
Step 1
Onions contain vitamin A, otherwise known as retinol. To assimilate this vitamin, it is necessary to eat onions with food containing fats. Retinol is a good antioxidant. The condition of your teeth, bones, skin and hair depends on it. Vitamin A has a beneficial effect on eyesight and strengthens the immune system. It helps to normalize metabolism, plays an important role in the formation of new cells.
Step 2
By eating onions, you replenish your body's supply of B vitamins. They are mainly responsible for the normal functioning of your nervous system cells and energy metabolic processes. Your immunity also largely depends on the B vitamins. It is noted that in the conditions of modern life, especially if you are engaged in mental work associated with constant stress, the body needs B vitamins in huge quantities, and onions are one of the sources of this vitamin complex …
Step 3
Onions are especially rich in vitamin C. Of all the vitamins a person needs, ascorbic acid is most needed in terms of quantity. On average, the body should receive eighty milligrams per day. Vitamin C is responsible for protein, carbohydrate metabolism in the body, stimulates appetite. Ascorbic acid improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system, reduces the risk of cancer, strengthens the walls of the capillaries.
