Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Top Five Health Benefits of Onions

1.Treatment of Minor Ailments
Onions are effective against colds, coughs, asthma and are in fact used by people who have no access to formal health care to treat such minor but common ailments especially in the rural areas.

2. Repel Insects
The aroma of a crushed onion helps repel insects like mosquitoes. In areas where commercial mosquito or insect repellants are not available, onions can be used to repel insects by applying them to the skin.

3.Improves Cardiovascular Health
Jusk like garlic, onions contain sulfides that lower blood pressure and blood lipids. Onions also contains flavonoids which protects against cardiovascular diseases. Improving cardiovascular health is important in our overall well-being.

4.Cancer Prevention
The sulfides in onions also provide protection against tumor growth. Countries with a high onion consumption have a lesser percentage of stomach cancer as compared to the United States which has a low onion consumption.

5.Improves Lung Function
Long term consumption of onions improves the functioning of the lungs. Great help for asthmatics and improves overall health. Some chemical elements in onions cleanses and improves your overall lung health.

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