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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Onion is another goodness... Excellent indeed if one can add it to our daily foods...






























  • Fresh as well as cooked onions have anti-platelet adhesiveness, which helps in preventing thrombosis.
  • Onion has been found to be very good for those suffering from high blood pressure.
  • Onion helps reduce inflammation and is therefore, beneficial for those suffering from Neuritis, Vertigo and Bronchitis.
  • Onion, being a diuretic, increases the secretion of urine.
  • Onions are rich in flavonoids and thus, provide protection against cardiovascular disease.
  • Onions are very good for the health of hair, finger and toe nails and even the eyes.
  • Onions contain a number of sulfides that help in lowering blood lipids
  • Onions have anti-allergy properties, apart from being slightly laxative.
  • Onions help drain out mucus from the cavities and loosen phlegm, in turn alleviating the symptoms of sinus.
  • Onions help the body in destroying worms and other parasites.
  • Researches have revealed that onions prolong longevity.
  • Since onions have the property of helping lower blood sugar, they are good for those suffering from diabetes.
  • The extracts of onion, being rich in a variety of sulfides, provide some protection against tumor growth.
Taken from lifestyle lounge from iloveindia.com