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Onion is our national superfood, i.e., a natural product that has an extremely beneficial pro-health and even healing effect on the body. Its properties have been known and appreciated since antiquity. Thanks to it, the Egyptians fought demons, the Romans used it as a medicine for all ailments, and the Greeks strengthened the body before competing in sports. In the Middle Ages, they used it for headaches, snake bites, and hair growth, and the juice mixed with sugar was a cure for runny nose and colds. Natural medicine uses onions as a diuretic, expectorant, and diarrhoea. Sometimes it is used to treat non-healing wounds, ulcers, boils, burns and scars.

What are the ingredients in onions that make them a superfood?
1. Quercetin, or antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and also has antidiabetic and anti-cancer properties.
2. Sulphur compounds have bactericidal, antidiabetic, anticancer effects. They lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
3. Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect. It is helpful for skin and hair care and is essential for the functioning of the immune system.
4. Vitamin B6 is involved in the formation of red blood cells.
5. Folic acid is involved in the production of blood and the functioning of the immune system. It is an essential ingredient in the diet of women trying to conceive and during pregnancy in order to prevent birth defects of the nervous system.
6. Potassium lowers blood pressure and improves heart health.
7. Calcium is essential for strong bones.
8. Chromium counteracts insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes.
9. Iron helps reduce fatigue. It also participates in the production of red blood cells and strengthens the immune system.
10. Fibre helps maintain a healthy body weight and lowers cholesterol.
11. The anthocyanins in red onions are powerful antioxidants.
12. Beta-carotene contained in chives strengthens the immune system and has anti-cancer properties.

Onions thanks to their impressive composition:

• may lower the risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke;
• can help prevent and relieve symptoms of colds and flu;
• increases immunity and fights inflammation;
• has a bactericidal effect;
• cleans the respiratory tract;
• prevents cavities and oral infections;
• strengthens the body after antibiotic therapy;
• helps the body control blood glucose levels, i.e., helps to prevent diabetes;
• inhibits the development and spread of cancer cells;
• reduces the risk of developing cancer of the colon, mouth, throat, kidneys, ovary, and pancreas;
• helps people with rheumatic diseases by inhibiting inflammation;
• soothes redness, swelling and acne;
• strengthens bones and reduces the risk of fractures;
• may prove to be a godsend for people suffering from acute earache and tinnitus;
• relieves pain and swelling after insect stings.

Interesting facts:

• In order not to cry while slicing the onion, you can put the onion in the refrigerator one hour before cutting.
• People suffering from gastrointestinal disorders, including gastric reflux and colorectal syndrome, and those suffering from kidney and heart failure should avoid onions.
• Onion juice combined with honey or olive oil is a good way to soothe acne.
• 100 grams of onions only have 30 calories.
• Chewing raw onion for 3-8 minutes destroys the microbes in the mouth, throat, and mouth.
• The taste of onions can be neutralized by consuming parsley or parsley root, apples or by chewing coffee beans.