Onion Benefits

Onion Benefits

Though all vegetables are important for health, certain kinds offer unique benefits.
Onins are menbers of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes garlic,  shallots, leeks and chives.
These vegetables contain various vitamins, minerals and potent plant compounds that have been show to promote health in many ways.

In fact, the medical  and properties of onions have been recognized since ancient times, when they were used to treat ailments like headaches, heart disease and mouth sores
Here are impressive health benefits of onions.

Onions have antibiotic,antiseptic, antimicrobial and carminative properties to help you stay from infections.
It is an immediate cure for fever, common cold, cough, sore throal, allergies, etc. A mixture of onion juice and honey can cure there problems easily.
A small piece of onion can work against side effects of fever if it is kept on the forehead. 
A small piece of onion, when inhaled, can stop or slow down the bleeding through the nose.


Packed With Nutrients

Onions are nutrients -dense, meaning they're low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals.
One medium onion has just 44 calories but delivers a considerable does of vitamins, minerals and fiber and good source of potassium.
2. The vitamin C help formation of collagen that is aids sleep and appetite.

Nutrition Facts

serving size: 1 medium onion (5.3 oz / 148 g) Calories: 45 (Calories from Fat: 0)
Amout Per serving (%DV*) percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000- calorie diet.

Total fat: 0g (0%)
Total Carbohydrate: 11g (4%) Dietary Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 5mg (0%) Potassium: 190mg (5%) Protein: 1g Vitamin A; (0%) Vitamin C: (20%) Calcium: (4%) Irom: (4%)