As well as making food delicious, onion is also a great medicine. It is a panacea of many diseases.Onions are an excellent source of antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E etc. and as well as the antioxidants compounds like phytonutrients, phytochemicals etc. These antioxidants play an important role in keeping our skin young and healthy.
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- Folate in onions also helps with depression and aids sleep and appetite.
- The vitamin C helps formation of collagen that is responsible for skin and hair health.
- Chromium, also present in this root vegetable, may help regulate blood sugar.
- A mixture of onion juice and honey (which helps make it less pungent) is said to be effective as a cure for fever, common cold, allergies, etc.
- Onions are high in vitamin C, which is needed for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair.
- Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that while they are low in calories, they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.