Onions are root vegetables that include many varieties. Ten of the most common are yellow, red, white, sweet, scallions, leeks, shallots, Cipollini, and pearl.
Red onions are considered cancer fighters due to their high concentration of anthocyanin and quercetin. These substances are called antioxidants. They inhibit the growth of cancer cells and kill them.
A 2017 study published in Food Research International revealed that red onions are excellent at killing cancer cells. They are also beneficial in helping with heart disease and diabetes.
Spinach leaves can be steamed, sauteed, juiced, or consumed raw.
Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
One cup of chopped, raw spinach is only 14 calories.
In cooking, spinach is versatile and lends itself well to raw, steamed, and sautéed recipes. Juicing spinach leaves is another quick, and healthy option for consuming this vitamin-rich superfood.
Spinach makes a fast and delicious meal combined with nuts, seeds, mushrooms, lentils, tofu, fish, chicken, grated cheese, or legumes. Added spices such as garlic, and curry provide zest to a spinach side or main dish.
The only vegetable that makes you cry, happens to be an important source of quercetin, an antioxidant, that boosts the immune system.
Antioxidants scavage unhealthy particles in the blood stream, known as free radicals that damage cells membranes, and tamper with DNA.
Consuming onions on a regular basis has beneficial effects against adverse health conditions, such as cancer, asthma, allergies, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Onions are high in vitamin C, provide a good source of dietary fiber, and folic acid. They contain calcium and iron, are low in sodium, and have no fat.
Cancer Prevention
The quercetin and phytochemicals in onions inhibit the growth of breast, ovarian, bladder, colon, gastric, and lung cancer.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief
Quercetin is a potent anti-inflammatory helpful for managing rheumatoid arthritis.
Detoxification
Onions have antiviral and antibiotic properties.
Heart health
The quercetin found in onions raises good cholesterol (HDL).
TYPES OF ONIONS
Yellow Onions
Yellow onions are white on the inside, and have a strong, pungent flavor. The have a brown papery outer skin.
Red Onions
Red onions are white on the inside., and have a mild to sweet flavor. They have a dark red papery outer skin.
White Onions
White onions are white on the inside, and have a milk flavor. They have a white papery skin. Examples of white onions are Walla Walla, and Vidalia.
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