We take our cues about what to eat from the world around us, which becomes a problem when our food supply starts to send us crazy signals about what is normal, as previously mentioned. Here Melissa Smith, Food.news, reflects on the many reasons to eat onions:

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“Onions are a staple ingredient in the kitchen. These superfoods belong to the Allium family of flowering plants, and are cousin to another kitchen staple – garlic. Onions are rich in powerful sulfur-containing compounds responsible for their pungent smell, as well as their health benefits. Whether it’s white, yellow, red or purple, and green – all onion varieties are shown to be a healthy addition to your diet.

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They are rich in antioxidants – Onions are loaded with potent antioxidants. They provide dozens of different types, including quercetin, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound.

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They are rich in antioxidants – Onions are loaded with potent antioxidants. They provide dozens of different types, including quercetin, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound.

 

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They improve bone density – Consuming onions may improve bone density, especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. In one study, researchers looked at perimenopausal and postmenopausal Caucasian women age 50 and older and found a link between onion intake and bone health. They discovered that women who ate onions more often had better bone density than those who never ate onions. They also reduced their hip fracture risk by over 20 percent.

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They lower cholesterol – Research shows that onions can lower cholesterol levels. One study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research examined overweight or obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The participants consumed either a diet with raw red onions or a low-onion diet for eight weeks. Results showed that both groups had lower cholesterol levels, but the decline was greater among those who followed a red onion diet. Another study published in the journal Plant Foods for Human Nutrition examined 24 women with mildly high cholesterol and found that those who drank onion juice every day for eight weeks had lower levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol than those who drank a placebo. In addition, onion juice drinkers had reduced waist measurements.”

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