onion - is it true?

India
May 18, 2011 6:25am CST
Onion has many health benefits, scientists says. recently i have studies that onion has the ability to dissolve the fat the has been accumulated in the blood vessels. Some also claim that onion can control the blood sugar level . how far this is true.?
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@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
11 Jun 11
I love onions, but I believe eating a well balanced diet, high in fruits, vegetables, and natural grains is the most efficient. Onions have wonderful properties, such as containing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other health aides, but many herbs and spices (parsley, cinnamon, turmeric, etc) and vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, etc) have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, and other incredibly healthy benefits as well. Try eating a large salad of mixed greens such as romaine lettuce, spinach, and kale, topped with blueberries, raw onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh ginger, basil, walnuts, and other fruits and veggies. It might sound a bit nasty to mix the fruits in the salad, but it tastes delicious, so try it. You will feel so good once you begin to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Cut out all the processed foods, cut back or eliminate your meat, and eat fresh fruits, veggies, and grains for maximum health!
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
hi, as what you have said,scientist said that onion has many health benefits,and maybe they already studied about onions benefits,but it is one of the herbal medicine so maybe they are right telling that this onion has many benefits especially in our health.
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
21 May 11
Hello Dear KRTWORLDWIDE! In India onions are extensively used in daily food preparations! People here in India use onions for many ailment right from Common cold to treat heart diseases! Onions have beneficial effects in Diabetes, Hear disease as it is believed that they are having anti cholesterol effect, it is used to treat sore throat by adding jaggery to it! Onions are said to have anticancer property ,people who use lot of onions stay away from head and neck cancer! Is anti oxidant property makes it a popular food item. Onions have anti inflammatory effect when applied locally! In case of insect bite or stings onion is applied to treat it! It is effective in curing the blisters and boils of the skin! Onions are said to have aphrodisiac effect! They are beneficial in preventing Osteoporosis in the old ladies who have achieved their menopause! People In India carry onions in their pocket while going out in the strong summers as they believe that this prevents one to suffer from Sun stroke or heat stroke! Thus in my opinion onion is on of the popular food ingredients which does have a good taste and many medicinal properties and this must be included in our daily intake! Thanks for the discussion!
@youless (112164)
• Guangzhou, China
19 May 11
I am not quite sure about it. But the onions do have many advantages. If you cut the onions into pieces and put them in your bedroom, I heard that it will prevent the flu. I love China
• China
18 May 11
Onions contain allicin,selenium sulfide ,protein,calcium,phosphorus,prostaglandin A , various vitamins ,etc. It has anticancer and antihypertensive effects.
@karlim (122)
• Singapore
1 Jun 11
I believe Onions have many benefits to health, but is it come from the raw onion? I think the raw onion's taste is not so pleasant. How about cooked onions? I like scrambled eggs with onions.