Thread by @carnivore4ever

Onion goodness.
Getting ready to make onion powder today. Thought I would share a thread about onion benefits.

Onions are nutrient-dense.
Low calorie but high in vitamins and minerals.
One medium onion has just 44 calories but delivers a considerable dose of vitamins, minerals and fiber

This beautiful veggie is particularly high in vitamin C, a nutrient involved in regulating;
🧅 immune health
🧅 collagen production,
🧅 tissue repair
🧅 iron absorption.

Vitamin C also acts as a powerful antioxidant in your body, protecting your cells against damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals

Onions are also rich in B vitamins, including folate (B9) and pyridoxine (B6) — which play key roles in
🧅 metabolism,
🧅 red blood cell production
🧅 nerve function

Coolest mineral onions are rich in is potassium.
This is a mineral in which many people are lacking.
In fact, the average potassium intake of Americans is just over half the recommended daily value (DV) of 4,700 mg

In order to function we need potassium. Potassium is responsible for
🧅 Normal cellular function,
🧅 fluid balance,
🧅 nerve transmission,
🧅 kidney function and
🧅 muscle contraction

Onions are kind of amazing actually. #onions #organicallygrown #farm #garden #growyourownfood #realfood #gardenlikeyourgrandma #farmsteadremedy #veggies #fresh

Eating vegetables of the Allium genus like #garlic and #onions has been linked to a lower risk of certain cancer.
26 studies showed that people who consumed the highest amount of allium vegetables were 22% less likely to be diagnosed with stomach cancer than those who are less

This cancer-fighting power has been linked to the sulfur compounds and flavonoid antioxidants found in allium vegetables.
Onions provide onionin A, a sulfur-containing compound that could decrease tumor development & slow the spread of ovarian and lung cancer in test-tube studies

#Onions 🧅 can fight potentially dangerous bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Bacillus cereus
Furthermore, onion extract has been shown to inhibit the growth of Vibrio cholerae too.

H. pylori is a bacteria associated with stomach ulcers and certain digestive cancers, while MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes infections in different parts of the body #onions can help 🧅

Onions also aid in 🧅
#digestion
#bonedensity #health
Onions 🧅 also act as a #prebiotic if you are trying to improve your #microbiome onions are your answer #probiotics are something I consume daily.
Eat your onions and reap the health benefits.