The best way to take advantage of the benefits of the onion is to consume it raw. Thus it stimulates the functioning of the liver, the pancreas and the gallbladder, while improving the digestive activity.
One of the essential foods in the kitchen is the Onion, we can practically take it and cook it in every way possible and it serves to season any dish. But in addition to its culinary properties, the nutritional and even medicinal properties of the onion make it a highly recommended food.
Onion Nutrients
The main component of the onion, by far, is The water, because it represents 90% of its composition. Therefore, it is surprising that in the remaining 10% we find so many nutrients and with so many beneficial properties.
– Essential oils, responsible for most of the onion properties that we will discuss later, although they are also guilty of the annoying tearing that we suffer when we peel it.
– Group B vitamins necessary for the correct functioning of the nervous and immune systems; Also vitamin E and C, with potent antioxidant action.
– Multiple minerals and trace elements such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium and sulfur among others.
– Essential amino acids.
– Fiber.
Onion properties
One of the best known properties of the Onion is the diuretic action, so it is highly recommended in patients with kidney failure, gout or hyperuricemia, kidney stones, edema or Hypertension.
Because of its diuretic effect, but also because of its high water and fiber content and low in fats and sugars, it is indispensable in any diet.
It has expectorant action, as well as bactericide and fungicide.
It is very useful in processes such as colds, CATARRHS, bronchitis, pharyngitis and other respiratory conditions. In fact, a very used remedy in these cases, is to place a split onion in the middle next to the bed at night. In recent years, it has also demonstrated its beneficial effect in the treatment of asthma and allergies.
Is a powerful Cardio Protector Thanks to its Antithrombotic property, lipid (this is the ability to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels) and hypotensive, as long as it is consumed regularly.
The well-known depurative action of the Onion is due to That is capable of eliminating the toxins and ferments that occur in the stomach after digestion, a process that also favors stimulating the liver, pancreas and vesicle to secrete the necessary substances. These properties only occur when consumed raw.
Excessive consumption should be avoided by people with a Delicate stomach, that suffer from heartburn or have a tendency to flatulence or meteorism.
The Onion properties are countless, here we have only commented on the most relevant, so we encourage you to take it daily in any way, but preferably crude, it is when it retains all its properties.