5 Benefits Onion

Onions are widely used in vegetable meals, it has many minerals (group A, B, C and E) and trace elements such as calcium, chlorine, magnesium, potassium and iron. Mostly it made up of water 93%, 5% and 2% carbohydrate protein.

Onions give us a multitude of beneficial properties for our body, here I leave the 5 most important benefits for our body related to the consumption of onion.

 

Breathing problemsIf you have a cold or suffer from a bad cough, grab a onion cut it in half and leave it next to your bed while you sleep, you should be better the next day. This is because it improves respiratory problems. You can also prepare onion juice with a little honey, ideal for improving our respiratory system.

AntianemiaIt contains a great source of iron, vitamin E and phosphorus helping to contribute to the creation of new red blood cells. If you suffer anemia is an excellent food to combat it.

Natural diureticIt facilitates and enhances excretion of urine is very effective for people who tend to retain fluids. Taking these foods is ideal to debug our body preventing certain diseases and conditions.

Digestive systemIt stimulates the processes performed in the liver promoting digestion. If you usually have a lot of gas is ideal for combat.

Insect bitesIn some countries the onion is used to relieve some insect bites. This is because it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that allow us to soothe the itching reducing swelling