Skin Food: Onions
Maxine Dean • February 1, 2018
Key Nutrients in Onions:
- Vitamins B and C
- Manganese and Copper
- Fiber
- Antioxidants
Benefits For Health:
- Skin Health -
containing the powerful antioxidant quercetin, onions are a great health booster and a wonderful addition to any diet. Onions contain sulfur, which help keep the skin supple, smooth and protected from harmful external factors.
- Bone And Joint Health
- the high Sulfur content of onions, coupled with their nutrient profile and anti-oxidant potential can help prevent age associated bone loss, or joint degradation. Since Sulfur is an important part of the connective tissue of joints, onions may also possess advantages for cartilage regeneration as well.
- Cancer Prevention
- onion has been shown to decrease the risk of various cancers even when consumed in moderate quantities weekly. It is believed that higher levels of consumption also translate to added layers of protection from various cancers.
Tip:
Precise peeling of the outermost layer of the onion contributes to maximum retention of the nutrients contained within. Peeling too thickly can result in loss of over 75% of some beneficial compounds found closely underneath the outer peel.
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