So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
When you bring God into your eating, it changes everything. We care for the gift of the body God has given us by choosing the right foods created for our healthy upkeep. Onions are one of these healthy foods. We understand the present state of things in Nigeria and especially with inflation but we believe that with God’s constant supplies in our lives, onions will be readily affordable by us all believers.
What do ONIONS Contain?
One cup of chopped onion contains approximately:
-64 calories
-15 grams of carbohydrate
-0 grams of fat
– 3 grams of fibre
-2 grams of protein
-0 grams of cholesterol
– 7 grams of sugar
-10% or more of the daily value for vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and manganese.
-They also contain small amounts of calcium, iron, folate, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium and the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur.
Onion Has Unimaginable Health Benefits:
1) Raw onion is known to lower the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) and keep your heart healthy. Some researchers found that the risk of colorectal cancer was 79% lower in those who regularly consumed allium vegetables, such as onions. Some hypothesize that onions inhibit tumor growth and cell mutation.
2) The vitamin C (which remains intact while they are in the raw form) along with the phytochemicals present in onions helps build immunity.
One cup of chopped onions provides at least 13.11% of an adult’s recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
3) Quercetin, a powerful compound found in onions, has been suggested to play a role in preventing cancer, especially stomach and colorectal cancers. As an antioxidant, this vitamin helps counter the formation of free radical compounds that have links to cancer. One review from 2015 found a general relationship between an increased consumption of allium vegetables and a reduced risk of cancer, especially cancers of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.
4) Chromium, also present in this root vegetable, may help regulate blood sugar.
5) 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.
6) Keep a small piece of onion under the nostrils and inhale, to stop or slow down a nose bleed.
7) Folate in onions also helps with depression and aids sleep and appetite. In a research by experts, Quercetin, a compound in onion skin, was said to have links to lower blood pressure when the researchers extracted it and administered it as a supplement.
😎 The vitamin C helps formation of collagen that is responsible for skin and hair health. Onions supports the building and maintenance of collagen.
9) Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of onions have been proven. One study also suggested that freshly chopped raw onions have these antibacterial properties, not chopped onion which has been allowed to sit for a day or two.
10) Chewing raw onions improves our oral health (though your breath may stink). They help eliminate bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum issues.
Sources
Food.ndtv.com
MedicalNewsToday
